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Brahms: The Piano Concertos; Fantasias Op.116 [CD]

Johannes Brahms, Eugen Jochum, Emil Gilels, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (12 Feb 1996)
  • SPARS Code: ADD
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Decca (UMO)
  • ASIN: B000001GQY
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,936 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Disc 1:

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Brahms: Piano Concerto No.1 in D minor, Op.15 - 1. Maestoso - Poco più moderatoEmil Gilels24:15Album Only
Listen  2. Brahms: Piano Concerto No.1 in D minor, Op.15 - 2. AdagioEmil Gilels14:49Album Only
Listen  3. Brahms: Piano Concerto No.1 in D minor, Op.15 - 3. Rondo (Allegro non troppo)Emil Gilels12:39Album Only


Disc 2:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat, Op.83 - 1. Allegro non troppoEmil Gilels18:18Album Only
Listen  2. Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat, Op.83 - 2. Allegro appassionatoEmil Gilels 9:31£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat, Op.83 - 3. Andante - Più adagioEmil Gilels14:04Album Only
Listen  4. Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat, Op.83 - 4. Allegretto grazioso - Un poco più prestoEmil Gilels 9:47£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  5. Brahms: Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op.116 - 1. Capriccio in D minorEmil Gilels 2:11£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  6. Brahms: Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op.116 - 2. Intermezzo in A minorEmil Gilels 3:35£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  7. Brahms: Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op.116 - 3. Capriccio in G minorEmil Gilels 3:13£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  8. Brahms: Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op.116 - 4. Intermezzo in E majorEmil Gilels 4:22£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  9. Brahms: Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op.116 - 5. Intermezzo in E minorEmil Gilels 3:00£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen10. Brahms: Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op.116 - 6. Intermezzo in E majorEmil Gilels 3:07£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen11. Brahms: Fantasias (7 Piano Pieces), Op.116 - 7. Capriccio in d minorEmil Gilels 2:16£0.79  Buy MP3 


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CD Emil Gilels, Berliner Philharmoniker, Eugen Jochum

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35 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brahms and Gilels 24 Oct 2003
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The ultimate test is how well does the pianist perform in the first few bars of the second piano concerto?. The degree of sensitivity here is beyond description.

These performances are not only exemplary, but monumental in both concertos. These are recordings to die for. Gilels is the best of the very best. The recording quality too is exemplary. Warm and extremely realistic piano tone, vibrant brass, and a spacious sound.

No true Brahms lover should ever live without these magnificent recordings. These discs are really special.

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31 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best 3 Dec 2004
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Playing Brahms is so different to any other concertos. The soloist needs to reflect upon the grandeur of Beethoven 'Emperor', simplicity of Schumann, passion of Grieg Piano concerto, and at times, the ability to simply go 'over-the-top' like in Tchaikovsky. The music is working at many different levels, and good soloists know this.
This recording is so special because it balances these different aspects so perfectly. Brahms himself would have been happy about the sensitivity with which Gilels treats the first few bars of the 1st movement of the Second Concerto. However, at the same time, Gilels is aggressive when he needs to (if you have this recording, I suggest you listen to the section starting at 7:05 of the first movement of Brahms 2). The balance of quiet first section and the strong, emotionally-charging block chord section is absolutely perfect.
Good soloist also needs a good orchestra, and here, Berlin Philharmoniker certainly delivers. I am particularly impressed with the horn section, which conveys the distinctive German Romantic atmosphere beautifully.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Ponderous? I'd call it songful 4 Nov 2011
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Reviewers have accused Gilels and Jochum of being ponderous on this disc. That's understandable, to a degree, given the strong emphasis the performers give to the richness and dark soul present in Brahms' concerti. However, I'm quite reluctant to equate this with being "ponderous". Richness and depth don't imply heaviness, and to my ears, our performers never burden us. It's certain that both Gilels and Jochum incorporate a wistful singing quality; there's always a beautiful lyricism, pleasing in a way quite unlike anything I've heard before. Call it ponderous if you want to, but I'm optimistic.

Let's begin by taking a look at the 1st Piano Concerto. Much of the thematic material was intended to be used as a symphony. One could guess as much, given the towering sense of symphonic structure, especially in the lengthy first movement. It's a dark work, one that delivers the fate that we often associate with the key of D minor. It presents serious challenges to its interpreters, asking for the structural aspects of the work to be felt, but, at the same time, this work has got to be more than menace. I think Gilels and Jochum succeed in their efforts. The Berliners play with their Brahmsian richness and depth of tone (this orchestra is unrivaled in Brahms, after all) and Jochum creates a strong orchestral tone for Gilels while not sounding harsh. Gilels' phrasing is genuinely beautiful, letting light come through the clouds. When I'm done listening to this performance, I still think that this is Brahms at his darkest, but there's no way I can consider it cold, at least not in the face of such interpreters as we have here.

Let's be honest: we all like the sunny 2nd more than the fateful 1st. Where else does Brahms rise to such levels of catchy lyricism while being so majestic? It's a glorious concerto, obviously one of the greatest ever. And this is how Gilels and Jochum take it. Their approach is full of grandeur, to be sure, but also refinement. Our performers don't play the piece with their hearts on their sleeves, something I know some listeners may desire. But again, I'm sympathetic, not that everyone needs to be, but I love this approach. It's one that will make you aware of just how songful Brahms is. It could be argued that Brahms should be more monolithic, but I'll say that he can handle the vision of Gilels and Jochum--great composers leave room for endless differences in interpretative vision. I have to think of the many times my piano teacher has told me to "sing" on the piano; it sounds easy to do, but it takes tremendous skill. I know I'm making a big claim, but I've never heard a pianist "sing" so naturally and effectively as Gilels does here. While everything is wonderful, it is the 3rd movement that I find the most promising. It is full of a twilight beauty that leaves me wanting nothing. In short, opinions will vary, but I've welcomed this songful Brahms' 2nd into my collection with delight.

The Op. 116 pieces are short compared to the concerti, but they are given wonderful performances, with Gilels showing the same lyrical gifts that were manifested in the concerti. These are beautiful pieces, written when Brahms was in his late, reflective mood. They are wonderful pieces, with few equals in terms of resigned beauty in the entire piano literature. Hearing Gilels play them has increased my respect for the set, one I'm trying to tackle myself right now. Obviously I'm not rivaling Gilels!)

In closing, if you want Brahms that sings, you've found it. I certainly find this set very desirable, with sound that's not bad for early 70's analog.
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2.0 out of 5 stars DG again
A great. Piece of music ruined by DG's horrible sound quality. Harsh and shouty. Not pleasant listening at all. No thanks.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Overrated
Let me emphasise that Emil Gilels is one of my favourite pianists and this recording was my first one of the Brahms Piano Concertos. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Elpenor
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent in all respects
My favourite piano concertos played outstandingly well; all in a great value for money deal. As good as it gets
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We face to stratospheric executions, so beautiful that seem to extend in listening to them. These absolute masterpieces cannot lack in any serious collection of listeners lovers of... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate Brahms performance
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