{"product_id":"serenades-nos-1-and-2-in-full-score-dover-orchestral-music-scores","title":"Serenades Nos. 1 and 2 in Full Score (Dover Orchestral Music Scores)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese two serenades reflect Brahmss interest, during the years 1858 and 1859, in the symphonies of Haydn and Mozart, as well as the latters exquisite divertimenti, scored for small instrumental ensembles. Serenade No. 1 in D major was in fact originally composed for nine woodwinds and solo strings, then later rescored for full orchestra. Its six movements  graceful, melodious, and lighttextured  reflect the elegance of the Mozart model while entertaining us with Brahmss characteristically spacious, flowing themes.Serenade No. 2 in A major for Small Orchestra was a favorite of Brahms  warm, intimate, and darkly colored because of the unusual absence of violins. Referring to the work as his beautiful opus, the composer often reflected on its delicacy and the severe test of performing its pensive Adagio, the third movement of five.This attractive, inexpensive edition  combining both serenades in a single volume  is sure to appeal to a wide audience of musicians and music lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Brahms, Johannes \/ paperback","offer_id":47845186240757,"sku":"DADAX048640854X","price":26.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5804\/8501\/files\/81t3ou2VSXL.jpg?v=1773825727","url":"https:\/\/ergodebooks.com\/products\/serenades-nos-1-and-2-in-full-score-dover-orchestral-music-scores","provider":"Ergodebooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}