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Media Type: CD
Artist: BRAHMS,J.
Title: SYMPHONIES-COMP
Street Release Date: 06/09/1998
Domestic
Genre: CLASSICAL COMPOSERS | | | Product Details: | | | Audio CD Release Date:
| June 09, 1998 | | Studio:
| Deutsche Grammophon | | Composer:
| Johannes Brahms | | Conductor:
| Herbert von Karajan | | Orchestra:
| Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | | Number Of Discs:
| 2 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 25 reviews |
| | | Track Listing: | | | Disc: 1 | | | 1. | Symphony No. 1 In C Minor Op. 68: 1. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro | | 2. | Symphony No. 1 In C Minor Op. 68: 2. Andante sostenuto | | 3. | Symphony No. 1 In C Minor Op. 68: 3. Un poco Allegretto e grazioso | | 4. | Symphony No. 1 In C Minor Op. 68: 4. Adagio - Piu Andante - Allegro non troppo, ma con brio | | 5. | Symphony No. 3 In F Major op.90: 1. Allegro con brio | | 6. | Symphony No. 3 In F Major op.90: 2. Andante | | 7. | Symphony No. 3 In F Major op.90: 3. Poco Allegretto | | 8. | Symphony No. 3 In F Major op.90: 4. Allegro | | | Disc: 2 | | | 1. | Symphony No. 2 In D Major Op. 73: 1. Allegro non troppo | | 2. | Symphony No. 2 In D Major Op. 73: 2. Adagio non troppo - L'istesso tempo, ma grazioso | | 3. | Symphony No. 2 In D Major Op. 73: 3. Allegretto grazioso (Quasi Andantino) - Presto ma non assai - Tempo l | | 4. | Symphony No. 2 In D Major Op. 73: 4. Allegro con spirito | | 5. | Symphony No. 4 In E Minor Op. 98: 1. Allegro non troppo | | 6. | Symphony No. 4 In E Minor Op. 98: 2. Andante moderato | | 7. | Symphony No. 4 In E Minor Op. 98: 3. Allegro giocoso - Poco meno presto - Tempo l | | 8. | Symphony No. 4 In E Minor Op. 98: 4. Allegro enerico e passionato - Piu Allegro | |
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 Brahms and Karajan ShineApr 26, 2010
Along with the music of Richard Wagner, the music of Johannes Brahms was among the last onof the great composers that I came to appreciate. I knew that Herbert von Karajan rarely made a bad recording, so when I saw this in the store I knew that I had a great deal on my hands.
In order to appreciate Brahms, one has to appreciate rich color and texture. Karajan does a fine, fine job of bringing these two aspects to the fore in this recording. It's small wonder that he was the best selling classical artist of all time. Superior conducting from him, even though this was late in his career.
The Berlin Philharmonic plays with an incredible amount of passion in this recording, especially the strings. Berlin is one of a few orchestras in the world where all sections of the sections of the ensemble are equally great.
Now for recording quality. This is very, very good late analog sound, and each of these works is captured beautifully. DG's sound is as clear as ever. The Berlin Philharmonie is one of my favorite concert halls as well. Its excellent acoustics put it on a par with the Royal Concertgebouw's Hall in Amsterdam.
If one wants just one set of Brahms symphonies, I would wholeheartedly recommend this recording to them. Great music, great sound, and
an even greater price.
Bravi tutti!
Good and fair.Apr 19, 2010
This is a good Brahms cycle and would please any Brahms collection.
We can find here the typical Karajan style of conducting of that years.
Precision, clarity and brilliance of sound, but a bit of lack in deepness.
Karajan made earlier recordings of Symphonies 1 and 3 for DECCA with the
Wiener Philharmoniker that are really thrilling and much more preferable.
Would have been desirable to complete a cycle with these forces for that
seal. Whatever, this is a good cycle, but there are for sure better
alternatives (Sanderling, Klemperer or Abbado)
Do You Like Brahms?Mar 21, 2010
There is a book entitled "Aimez-Vous Brahms" written by Francoise Sagan. The title means, "Do You Like Brahms." Well, recently I read the book and then saw the movie entitled "Goodby Again" starring Ingrid Bergman. In the novel, a young man asks the woman whom he has fallen in love with, "Do you like Brahms?" "Yes," she says, and the background music of Brahms' Symphonies encompass the movie. Well, I had fallen in love with Brahms' music and thus have purchased "Brahms:The Complete Symphonies." I definitely recommend this CD. It will take you to another world of love with a musical background. Brahms: The Complete Symphonies/Karajan, Berlin PO.
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Karajan vs Shocking BernsteinFeb 11, 2010
I grew up on Bruno Walter's complete recordings of Brahms symphonies and those have always been my standard. I would say Karajan's recordings are virtually identical steeped in tradition. Bernstein's recordings while superb are a bit slower in tempo in the slow parts but he revert's right back to expected tempos when things liven up. Bernstein is a BIT slower not grossly slower as some would have us believe but that does drain some sequences of the liveliness they might and should have. After all, Brahms should sparkle and enliven when all is said and done, however, Bernstein's emphasis here is on a rather exquisite refinement I believe the strings might be characterized as limpid, not nearly a dying swan but you get the idea. I haven't heard Bernstein's earlier recordings to compare but if you're interested in what he does with this music in his final years I highly recommend them. Karajan is the embodiment of traditional perfection, every tempo and dynamic correct but I could still argue there is just a very subtle difference between these two conductors performances.
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Magnificent Brahms!Aug 05, 2009
These Brahms Symphonies are absolutely wonderful. The sound quality is excellent, and the orchestra sound is stunning. My only objection to these recordings is that Karajan leaves out the repeats of the expositions. For recordings that include the repeats, try the fantastic set Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 1-4 by Eschenbach. I highly recommend either (or both) sets!
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