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accompanied by pizzicato strings and woodwind solos. Instrumentation: Two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns and strings. The first movement opens with three rising chords that spell out F–A (flat)–F, a personal motto for Brahms that pervades much of the symphony. Symphony No. 3 in F Major Johannes Brahms Born in Hamburg, Germany, May 7, 1833; died in Vienna, Austria, April 3, 1897 Most of the major works of Johannes Brahms’ maturity were composed in summertime in beautiful rural settings overlooking tranquil lakes and alpine peaks. But during the summer of 1883, his Third Symphony was written in a more urban location: a lofty studio overlooking the German Rhineland city of Wiesbaden. The urge to create this work had come on the composer while visiting Wiesbaden and, rather than lose inspiration traveling to a vacation retreat, he stayed on. And there was another compelling reason to stay: a rich-voiced contralto named Hermine Spies. Brahms had just met her and was captivated by her marvelous voice and vivacious personality. Another of this confirmed bachelor’s romantic friendships ensued, even though Fräulein Spies was young enough to be the 50-year-old Brahms’ daughter. He wrote many songs for her, and she became his favorite interpreter of the Alto Rhapsody. And so even without mountain views, the summer of 1883 was a particularly happy one, and the Third Symphony, his shortest, was born with ease. The least often performed of Brahms’ four, it is his most refined and densely constructed symphony: one in which he distills the WE SHINE WHEN WE REALIZE WE’RE STRONGER TOGETHER. Martha Lord, CFP® Senior Vice President, Client Advisor 410.986.1803 [email protected] For 20 years, Martha Lord has been helping clients make the most of their financial situation. That experience, paired with the broad range of products and solutions offered by SunTrust Private Wealth Management, will help her develop and implement a personalized wealth management strategy for each of her clients. Because her goal, just like ours, is to help you shine. Stop in, call 8OO.SUNTRUST, or visit suntrust.com Martha Lord is a registered representative of SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. Investment and Insurance Products: Are not FDIC or any other Government Agency Insured • Are not Bank Guaranteed • May Lose Value SunTrust Private Wealth Management is a marketing name used by SunTrust Banks, Inc. and the following affiliates: Banking and trust products and services, including investment advisory products and services, are provided by SunTrust Bank. Securities, insurance (including annuities) and other investment products and services are offered by SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser and brokerdealer, member FINRA, SIPC, and a licensed insurance agency. ©2013 SunTrust Banks, Inc. SunTrust and How Can We Help You Shine Today? are federally registered service marks of SunTrust Banks, Inc. DGD162912-13 September– October 2013 | O v ertur e 35