Brahms's String Sextets Nos. 1 (1860) and 2 (1864) established his early reputation, revealing the melodic richness and craftsmanship that define his chamber music. The First is vibrant and full of colour, while the Second, with its central Poco adagio, reveals a nuanced play of light and shade. The programme is performed by Spectrum Concerts Berlin, founded in 1988 by Frank Sumner Dodge.
