This first installment in a new Brahms series from Edward Gardner demonstrates the strength and suppleness of the Bergen String section, and outstanding ensemble playing across the orchestra. Chief Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic since October 2015, Edward Gardner has led the orchestra on multiple international tours, including performances in Berlin, Munich and Amsterdam and at the BBC Proms and Edinburgh International Festival. Edward was recently appointed Principal Conductor Designate of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, with his tenure commencing in September 2021. In demand as a guest conductor, the previous two seasons saw Edward debut with the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Wiener Symphoniker and the Royal Opera House in a new production of KÃ¡ta KabanovÃ¡ (praised as a 'magnificent interpretation' by The Guardian); while returns included engagements with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Philharmonia Orchestra and Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano. In April 2019, he conducted the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Lincoln Center in New York.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 68: I. Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro
Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 68: II. Andante Sostenuto
Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 68: III. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso
Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo
Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro Con Brio
Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante
Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco Allegretto
Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: IV. Allegro

UPC: 095115523629
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 10.4.19
Format: CD

Brahms / Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra / Gardner - Symphonies 1 (CD)