NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester & Thomas Hengelbrock Perform Brahms: The Complete Symphonies

Conductor Thomas Hengelbrock and his NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra tackle a Brahms marathon, performing all four symphonies of the Hamburg-born composer in the historic Laeiszhalle. Brahms’ music has always played an important role for the orchestra, today their interpretations of the symphonies by Brahms and Bruckner have become its artistic trademark. “Every symphony shows us a different aspect of Brahms composing,” says Hengelbrock, “a wonderful journey through four completely different resonance-chambers of Brahms’ soul.” “Extremely expressive – a show of strength that paid off!” (Klassik.com) Also available is the accompanying Lecture Concert Discovering Brahms with Thomas Hengelbrock (43').