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Brahms: Symphonies Nos.1-4

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  • Original Release Date: 28 Nov 2005
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Disc 1:
  Song Title Artist Time Price  
Play   1. Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56a 'St Antoni Chorale' (1992 - Remaster): Thema: Chorale St. Antoni (Andante) Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 2:01 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   2. Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56a 'St Antoni Chorale' (1992 - Remaster): Variation I: Poco più animato Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 1:05 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   3. Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56a 'St Antoni Chorale' (1992 - Remaster): Variation II: Più vivace Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 0:56 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   4. Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56a 'St Antoni Chorale' (1992 - Remaster): Variation III: Con moto Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 1:37 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   5. Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56a 'St Antoni Chorale' (1992 - Remaster): Variation IV: Andante con moto Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 1:43 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   6. Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56a 'St Antoni Chorale' (1992 - Remaster): Variation V: Vivace Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 0:54 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   7. Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56a 'St Antoni Chorale' (1992 - Remaster): Variation VI: Vivace Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 1:17 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   8. Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56a 'St Antoni Chorale' (1992 - Remaster): Variation VII: Grazioso Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 2:40 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   9. Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op.56a 'St Antoni Chorale' (1992 - Remaster): Variation VIII: Presto Non Troppo Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 0:56 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 10. Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56a 'St Antoni Chorale' (1992 - Remaster): Finale: Andante Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 3:53 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 11. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op.68 (1999 - Remaster): I. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 14:06 £2.99  Buy MP3 
Play 12. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op.68 (1999 - Remaster): II. Andante sostenuto Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 9:25 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 13. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op.68 (1999 - Remaster): III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 4:42 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 14. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op.68 (1999 - Remaster): IV. Adagio - Più andante - Allegro non troppo ma con brio Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 15:59 £2.99  Buy MP3 
Disc 2:
  Song Title Artist Time Price  
Play   1. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op.73 (1999 - Remaster): I. Allegro non troppo Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 15:02 £2.99  Buy MP3 
Play   2. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op.73 (1999 - Remaster): II. Adagio non troppo Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 9:18 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   3. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op.73 (1999 - Remaster): III. Allegretto grazioso (Quasi Andantino) Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 5:28 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   4. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op.73 (1999 - Remaster): IV. Allegro con spirito Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 9:15 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   5. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op.90 (1999 - Remaster): I. Allegro con brio - un poco sostenuto - Tempo I Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 13:04 £2.99  Buy MP3 
Play   6. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op.90 (1999 - Remaster): II. Andante Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 8:17 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   7. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op.90 (1999 - Remaster): III. Poco allegretto Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 6:12 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   8. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op.90 (1999 - Remaster): IV. Allegro - un poco sostenuto Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 9:14 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Disc 3:
  Song Title Artist Time Price  
Play   1. Academic Festival Overture, Op.80 (1999 - Remaster) Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 10:14 £2.99  Buy MP3 
Play   2. Tragic Overture, Op.81 (1999 - Remaster) Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 12:38 £2.99  Buy MP3 
Play   3. Alto Rhapsody, Op.53 (1999 - Remaster) Christa Ludwig/Philharmonia Chorus/Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 12:35 £2.99  Buy MP3 
Play   4. Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op.98 (1999 - Remaster): I. Allegro non troppo Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 12:24 £2.99  Buy MP3 
Play   5. Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op.98 (1999 - Remaster): II. Andante moderato Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 10:19 £2.99  Buy MP3 
Play   6. Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op.98 (1999 - Remaster): III. Allegro giocoso Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 6:37 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   7. Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op.98 (1999 - Remaster): IV. Allegro energico e passionato Philharmonia Orchestra/Otto Klemperer 9:47 £0.89  Buy MP3 
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have Classic Brahms set 14 Jan 2009
By Colin Fortune VINE™ VOICE
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This is vintage Brahms and vintage Klemperer, recorded in the late 1950's when the conductor was at the height of his powers it is in many ways a summation of his whole approach to the great German classics: unexaggerated, noble and making every note count. The Philharmonia perform marvels and are set out across the sound stage with the first and second violins antiphonally placed. The orchestra's brass section was, at this time, one of the most rounded and rich on record and it can be heard to great effect in the First Symphony, particularly in the finale where there is no pulling back for the great horn statement of the major theme (and indeed no romantic messing with tempi at all).

Symphony 1: Klemperer starts massively with thundering timpani - a most dramatic conception. There is, as was usual at this time, no exposition repeat in the first movement, but given the amplitude and heft of the performance this hardly matters. All the inner movements go well and the whole thing culminates in one of the most noble and massive finales in the Brahms discography. This set is worth buying for this disc alone! But things get better...

The Second Symphony has also something of the stern and "concentrated" tone that is Klemperer's hallmark. Again, there is no exposition repeat and again this does not matter particularly. The Second is the "warmest" of the four symphonies and Klemperer does not let this go for nothing. Indeed, the rumbustious final movement is exhilarating in a most delightful way - a sort of galumphing humour when compared to Bruno Walter, perhaps, but perfectly valid in its own way.

Symphony 3 also has this "concentrated sound" and is strong on presenting the symphonic form. Here there is the first movement exposition repeat as this is very important in establishing the relative lengths of the movements in good balance. This is a deeply satisfying performance all round.

The Fourth is a relatively stern presentation of what is, after all, a tragic symphony. Again the keywords would be "nobility" and "richness". There is one oddity this interpretation. It occurs in the Scherzo and is a sort of "comma" between the first and second parts of the main theme. Sometimes I feel that this interpretation of the 4th is rather bleak and challenging but that is no reason for not accepting it as a great interpretaton.

I have mentioned the "concentrated sound" that Klemperer achieves. The balance of the orchestra always has the woodwind very forward and the string and brass sonorities are very rich. As an analogy, the Klemperer sound is really as if the music has been printed in bold (compared to other conductors' work): there is a sort of "space round the notes" which is difficult to put into words but is entirely characteristic of this great conductor's style.

The overtures and the Alto Rhapsody are magnificent, but most people will buy this set (rightly) for a most impressive and individual group of Brahms symphonies. These are classic performances and would grace any music collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Utter Bliss 29 Nov 2012
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Having previously purchased a more recently produced set of these symphonies, I found myself rather less moved than I would have hoped for, as I think they are among the greatest pieces of music ever written. These recordings are wonderful and a thorough pleasure to listen to. The quality of sound is excellent. Sometimes old is best!
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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly dependable and inspiring readings 18 Jan 2007
Format:Audio CD
The Brahms syphonies are all masterpieces, but they don't always come off well on CD: they are more difficult to get right than more superficially flashy music. Klemperer, similarly, made lots of recordings, but not all of them are universally acclaimed. However here, everything is just right. The music is treated with the respect and attention to detail you would expect, but there's also sparkle. Klemperer makes the repeats and separates the violins, and he also, remarkably, keeps the basic pulse of the movements rock-steady, and yet gives the impression of allowing the flow to alter when needed. These are performances that anyone will enjoy, and which will give more pleasure the more you listen to them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unsurpassed
I grew up with these monumental performances and I have never doubted my first impression, that these are the greatest performances I have ever heard, live or on disc, of the most... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Glilla Bear
5.0 out of 5 stars Genius
When you listen to these pieces, you wonder why Brahms ever had any doubts about his ability. The fact that he came after Beethoven proved to be irrelevant and he wasted a lot of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kirk Duncan
4.0 out of 5 stars KLEMPERER WITH UK ORCHESTRA
Solid Germanic performances hewn in granite by one of the greats of this repertoire. If this is your taste, go for it !
Published 3 months ago by Mr. W. Greenock
5.0 out of 5 stars Brahms Symphonies
As someone who loves Brahms music, this was an interpretation of the symphonies I've read about but never heared, so to get all this music downloaded; and at such a bargain price... Read more
Published 14 months ago by dave10
5.0 out of 5 stars Klemperer and Brahms--hand and glove!
Klemperer is duly celebrated for his interpretations of the symphonies of Beethoven and Brahms,and here we have,for an exceptional price,the great Brahms set. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Music Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars Klemperer sound is magnificient
I have other Brahms's Symphonies set : Karajan, Haitink, Muti, Furtwangler.
Well, Klemperer and Furtwangler are a themselves class. Read more
Published on 4 July 2010 by Fabrizio Comandini
4.0 out of 5 stars Got for a present
I spent some time looking at reviews for this particular music for a Christmas present as I know nothing about this sort of music. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Dudley
5.0 out of 5 stars More Klemperer
I have had the Klemperer Brahms Symphonies since they were first issued on LPs so I know the performances well. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by Merlin Vanborough
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not first choice
I knew my Brahms through a Giulini's concert, but soon afterwards I prefered Furtwängler's approach: he made of Brahms one of the most profetic, inner and anguished symphonies... Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2008 by Pedro Sena Lino
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly excellent set
The first is immense, the second is rhythmically and harmonically incredible, the fourth is also staggering. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2006 by Angus
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