Symphony Nr2 of Brahms is one of the most favorite pieces for me. Impressive melodies in the cello part like the 1st theme in the 1st movement. The begininng of the 2nd movement is also unorgettable one. I have played it in a local orchestra almost 2 decades ago.
When John 9V1VV visited me here 18 years ago, I took him to a rehearsal of that orchestra, which I wrote about in this blog long time ago; here. John was not complaining of that at all but told me he would recall of me whenever he listened to this symphony. What an honor! It was early summer. Breeze was blowing over the rice paddies. I also recall of meeting him as well as the rehearsal itself I brought John to.
The 2nd movement begins with celli solo. Both anxiety as well as yearning in it. Ambivalent ideas. Practising that melody, I was always moved at it by myself. I have found a video clip of a cello masterclass for this melody by a Vienna Philharmonic cellist. With his appropriate instruction, the student cellist played it in much better way. Surprising! It must be a great opportunity for her to learn at this masterclass. I wish I could play it again like her. But my time is already over. Only enjoying it listening to such a class or a rendition by famous symphony orchestra. It's good enough.
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