28 May 2025

Auckland Philharmonia: Romantic Brahms

From Music Alive, 2:00 pm on 28 May 2025

Celebrated pianist Inon Barnatan returns to the Town Hall stage for Brahms’ timeless Piano Concerto No. 2, joined by the Auckland Philharmonia under Elena Schwarz's baton in a programme featuring Franck’s radiant Symphony in D minor—a late-career masterpiece brimming with lush melodies—and Louise Farrenc’s spirited overture, a shining example of her once-overlooked music now enjoying a thrilling revival.

Auckland Philharmonia 2025 - Romantic Brahms

Photo: Auckland Philharmonia

Recorded by RNZ Concert, Auckland Town Hall, 10 April 2025
Producer: Tim Dodd
Assistant Producer: Emre Ekici
Engineer: Adrian Hollay