Johannes Brahms’ First Symphony came to define the late Romantic symphony; its dark, dramatic sound world and innovative thematic development extended its influence well into the modern era. Kirill Petrenko and the Berliner Philharmoniker pair Brahms’ work with the Bernd Alois Zimmermann’s expressive Oboe Concerto, with our principal oboist Albrecht Mayer as soloist. Pascal Dusapin’s powerful Exeo for orchestra completes the programme.