Brahms Symphony No. 3: Perfection in Orchestration and Form
About this episode
This episode explores Brahms' Symphony No. 3, highlighting its orchestration, compositional techniques, and the historical context of its premiere.
The first symphonies came from a place of insecurity, but his 3rd exudes confidence from the first note to the last. John Banther and Evan Keely show you what to listen for in Brahms' orchestration, how he uses compositional tools to create new melodies, sonata form basics, and the rivalry that took place the night of the premiere.
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