Brahms is famous for his symphonies and grand concertos, but many lovers of his music would argue he shines brightest in the chamber works. Indeed, there is almost no work of his that did not start out as chamber music, including his Serenade No.1, which began life as a nonet. It's presented here by the Linos Ensemble in its reconstructed original form. For the Serenade No. 2, Brahms scored the work for a chamber proportioned ensemble from the start. Clara Schumann approved: What could I possibly tell you about the Adagio? I feel as if there were no words for the sheer joy that this piece brings me. Its marvelously beautiful!"