Personally this is my favourite symphony of Brahms. Whilst brahms never had the reputation of being the composer with a huge amount of variety of music, i.e - the cliche of brahm’s ‘autumnal warmth’..but the cliche is not really all that accurate. The partly cloudy nostalgia of the second, the anger and rage of the 4th, the diametrically opposed characters of the two piano concerti, the openess of the violin concerto, and the stormy drama of the piano quartet in g minor. Each of those pieces had its own fundamental character different from anything else brahms had written. Personally I think that his third symphony is the most unique - a cyclical symphony written in a major key, a symphony that essentially doesn’t have a slow movement and ends quietly. I feel like brahms 3 takes you on a journey that is completely different from his other symphonies. And yet everything that is there to love in brahms is in his 3rd symphony - continuous development, his warm and “autumnal” orchestration and the motto that runs through the entire work.

just listened to his fourth symphony a few days ago so i'm looking forward to this one! thanks for the video

This series has been a triumph! Can't wait for the finale!

I've been looking forward to this. 😊

For me this simphony (especially the 3rd movement) is the definition of great music. I love when amazing things are this simple. Btw this channel is exactly what I needed.

I LOVE these analyses! I can't wait for Brahms Symphony No. 4. It's my favourite. Especially that part 60% the way through the first movement where the theme has developed into this watery and hypnotic, almost cinematic detour before turning back to the opening theme. Everyone that I make listen to this movement seems to marvel at that moment, even if they never heard of Brahms or listen to orchestral symphonies.

Just stumbled upon 3rd movement on spotify and I was captivated. Came to this channel and found this video. Thanks for educating me about this beautiful music.

My humble request a couple of videos ago has been granted! Thank you so much!

Great job as always. Appreciate the work!

Something I learned (forever ago) in college -- sixths, esp. major sixths, esp. ascending ones, play a role of significant importance in a surprisingly large portion of all of Brahms' melodies. All, not just the symphonies. But noticeable in the first several bars of the first movement here.

Audiences in the 19th century were much less forgiving than today‘s. When they didn’t like a piece they had no shame in booing and leaving early. Today if we’re in a contemporary concert and don’t like it, we sit through and endure it, and probably still applaud in the end :)

8:11 the fourth bar is wrong. IT should be b-flat, a- flat, d. But nice Video!

Amazing analysis! Thanks for your work!!!

I have a question: What is the difference between a subject and a theme?

The third is probably my favourite symphony of Brahms, wich is hard to say because I do love them all... Glad you pointed out the quiet endings of the movements, it's probably one of my favourite 'features' of this symphony, the way each movement, no matter how fierce or angry, ends in glowfull, autumnal resignation. By the way, the first time I listened to the third was that Abbado recording on vinyl, still a favourite of mine... More recently I've loved Gardiner's recording with his ORR and on youtube a recording of the Concertgebouworkest led by Blomstedt, really worth checking out!

You are right it is some of the most beautiful music, and these videos couldn't be bettered as introductions. I wouldn't mind if they were twice as long. Just how one feels about the music itself. But music has to leave you wanting more as a condition of its being a source of pleasure in the first place.

Have always enjoyed this symphony since my teens. My go-to recording has to be the 'pairing' with the _Tragic Overture_ and _Alto Rhapsody_ on DG, with James Levine, Vienna Phil. and Anne Sofie von Otter. The whole recording covers the full spectrum of emotions but one of dark to light, and so is lifts the spirits.

thank you for videos like these! the way you describe each movement is so in-detail but also concise. you don’t know how much i appreciate these

I'm now looking forward to the 4th

The opening of the symphony is like sharp swords piercing into my heart

One of my favorite symphonies!

The only symphony in the canon that goes from joyous and confident to uncertain and unhappy

Please do Tchaik 5!!! This vid was very helpful by the way, I've been wanting to get into Brahms Symphonies

The third movement is sublime. My favorite part of Brahms's output, though, is his chamber music, late piano pieces, and the Second Piano Concerto - without a doubt the most incredible piano concerto I know of

Brahms third racket! Love it!

Loved this! Thank you. Could I request you make a video on Shostakovich’s 5th?😁

Merci beaucoup for this.

Very helpfull guide for a fantastic symphonie. Can you do one for Brahms Requiem?

Great work! I'll just point out that there's one little mistake in notation: In the main theme of the 3rd mvt (time 8:05), bar 5 should be Bb-Ab-D, and not G-F-D again...

yes! this is Brahm’s best imo

Please more videos and podcasts about mahler specially symphonies 1 5 6 and 9

thanks

The tritone between the first two big chords in the opening of the first movement always remind me of The Simpsons theme opening

Is there any chance that you’ll cover one of the Shostakovich’s symphonies?

"And so on..." 😌

Brahms' Third Racket! :)

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I once heard this with a vocal operatic male. I lost the recording when my mobile phone got lost. Can you tell me who sang it? Thanks in advance. James from Scotland

Thank you for your analysis video! A little suggestion: It's 1883 not 1833. ; )

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I have to admit I prefer it if Brahms ended this symphony more triumphantly.. there's too much darkness to light journey. And it feels like he hasn't really achieved anything. This feels more like material from a symphonic poem, rather than a structured symphony. But that 3rd movement is still very beautiful and is a gem in itself...

Not the greatest Brahms symphony, but my favorite.

Unpopular opinion: I like the first movement more then the third

Who else is waiting for Brahms 4?!?!