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From the Archives - 'Honey, I shrunk the symphonies!'

For over two centuries there have been arrangements of full symphonies for small instrumental ensembles. We’ll hear beloved symphonies by Brahms and Haydn in chamber music settings that are as compelling as they are charming.

Compositions and Recordings

Symphony No. 3
by Johannes Brahms/arr. Tarkmann
Notos Quartet

Symphony No. 94 "Surprise"
by Jospeh Haydn/arr. Salomon

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.
Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.