Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90

Rating:
Summary: A Masterpiece at a Budget Price
Review: Brahm's symphonies come from a mature period of his development, as he waited until late in his career to begin writing them. For years critics wondered aloud when he would make his mark in the symphonic repertoire, and he answer those doubters with four of the most finely-crafted pieces of romantic music.

The Third Symphony is a tour-de-force of various moods and shading. Recently, the third movement was used by Santana in collaboration with Dave Matthews for the song "Love of my life" on Supernatural. The melodies are timeless and always affecting.

If you are one who buys scores, I do not need to continue to expound on the values of Brahms. The Dover Editions are very friendly to your wallet, easy to read, and have ample margins for annotating. There is no better alternative for the money.

Rating:
Summary: A Masterpiece at a Budget Price
Review: Brahm's symphonies come from a mature period of his development, as he waited until late in his career to begin writing them. For years critics wondered aloud when he would make his mark in the symphonic repertoire, and he answer those doubters with four of the most finely-crafted pieces of romantic music.

The Third Symphony is a tour-de-force of various moods and shading. Recently, the third movement was used by Santana in collaboration with Dave Matthews for the song "Love of my life" on Supernatural. The melodies are timeless and always affecting.

If you are one who buys scores, I do not need to continue to expound on the values of Brahms. The Dover Editions are very friendly to your wallet, easy to read, and have ample margins for annotating. There is no better alternative for the money.