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Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
27 June 2026
Background
- Written in the summer of 1883 at Wiesbaden, Germany.
- Premiered on 2 December 1883 by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, under Hans Richter.
- The shortest of Brahms's four symphonies; a typical performance lasts between 35 to 40 minutes.
Recordings
Symphonies 3 & 4
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Cond. Herbert Blomstedt · Pentatone
- 🏆 International Classical Music Awards (2023): Nominated Symphonic Music
The Symphonies
Gewandhausorchester
Cond. Riccardo Chailly · DECCA
- 🏆 Gramophone Awards (2014): Recording of the Year
Symphony 3
Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique
Cond. Sir John Eliot Gardiner · SDG
The Symphonies
Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Cond. Yannick Nézet-Séguin · Deutsche Grammophon
- 🏆 Gramophone Magazine (2024): Editor's Choice
The Symphonies
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Cond. Robin Ticciati · LINN
- 🏆 BBC Music Magazine (2018): Recording of the Month
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