Brahms’ Piano Quartet is one of the gems of chamber music literature. We Hungarians are particularly fond of the fantastically drifting Rondo alla Zingarese, the final movement that was written in the style of gypsy music, which was considered typical Hungarian at the time. The work is also special because within the category of Romantic chamber music it belongs to a subgroup often referred to as symphonic chamber music, as it is characterised by the creation of an almost symphonic sound by the four instruments. All in all, by its musical and emotional dimensions, this work surely belongs in the category of symphonies.

Presented and conducted by: Gábor Hollerung

Brahms: Piano Quartet in G minor