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Brahms: The 4 Symphonies [Original recording remastered]

Berliner Philharmoniker | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (14 April 2003)
  • SPARS Code: ADD
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • ASIN: B00008CLNQ
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,623 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Disc 1:

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Listen  1. Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.68 - 1. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro - Meno allegro13:26Album Only
Listen  2. Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.68 - 2. Andante sostenuto 8:26£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.68 - 3. Un poco allegretto e grazioso 4:48£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  4. Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.68 - 4. Adagio - Piu andante - Allegro non troppo, ma con brio - Piu allegro17:38Album Only
Listen  5. Symphony No.3 in F, Op.90 - 1. Allegro con brio - Un poco sostenuto - Tempo I 9:39£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  6. Symphony No.3 in F, Op.90 - 2. Andante 8:14£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  7. Symphony No.3 in F, Op.90 - 3. Poco allegretto 6:18£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  8. Symphony No.3 in F, Op.90 - 4. Allegro 9:17£0.79  Buy MP3 


Disc 2:

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Symphony No.2 in D, Op.73 - 1. Allegro non troppo15:50Album Only
Listen  2. Symphony No.2 in D, Op.73 - 2. Adagio non troppo - L'istesso tempo, ma grazioso 9:49£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. Symphony No.2 in D, Op.73 - 3. Allegretto grazioso ( Quasi andantino) - Presto ma non assai 5:23£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  4. Symphony No.2 in D, Op.73 - 4. Allegro con spirito 9:21£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  5. Symphony No.4 In E Minor, Op.98 - 1. Allegro non troppo12:46Album Only
Listen  6. Symphony No.4 In E Minor, Op.98 - 2. Andante moderato11:04Album Only
Listen  7. Symphony No.4 In E Minor, Op.98 - 3. Allegro giocoso - Poco meno presto - Tempo I 6:04£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  8. Symphony No.4 In E Minor, Op.98 - 4. Allegro energico e passionato - Più allegro10:00£0.79  Buy MP3 

Product Description

2CD Berliner Philharmoniker/Herbert Von Karajan

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64 of 72 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Interpretations of Brahms 1-4 24 Jun 2005
By R. Hallett
Format:Audio CD
What we get here are four powerfull readings that are assured, controlled deep and meaningfull. Syphonies 1-3 are taken from the Digtial Era [i.e. 1980's] and the 4th Symphony dates from 1978. Placing the 4th Symphony taken from the 1970's placed alongside the Digital recordings does not make sense - my guess is that the Digital 4th Symphony version could not be accomated to fit this 2CD-set.

Brahms Symphony No. 1 [rec 1987]
- this particular version beats all the previous recordings that Karajan commited to record - and beats every other possible recording of this Symphony by any other conductor. The only competitor for the No. 1 spot is Klaus Tennstedt.

Brahms Symphony No. 2 [rec 1987]
- a sure footed well played and a well engineered recording of this symphony.

Brahms Symphony No. 3 [rec 1989]
- a well executed performance and descent recording of a symphony that appears to elude that 100% definitve recording anywhere. In the abscence of the definitive recording - this 1989 recording is more than recomendable.

Brahms Symphony No. 4 [rec 1978]
A passionate and fire driven performance of Symphony No. 4 that has few faults and all that one could wish to hear in this work.

In conclusion - If your looking for a Brahms - Syms 1-4 you can't go wrong with this set. The Brahms - Sym No. 1 here is the definitive recording and none so far have been able to exceed its excellence. An unmissable opportunity!

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4.0 out of 5 stars MAESTRO KARAJAN ON SOLID GROUND 8 Feb 2013
By Mr. W. Greenock
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Berlin Philharmonic and Karajan guarantee the kind of 'old fashioned' performance and recording that many of us still prefer. These won't disappoint - rolls royce orchestra with supreme technician
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Karajan at his best 7 Jan 2012
By ManchesterMonkey
Format:Audio CD
I've always admired Brahms' work although he's not my favourite composer nor is the Romantic my favourite period.

The fluency of Brahms' 2nd symphony rivals Beethoven (I know; a bold claim) with it's texture and tonality, and for perfect appreciation of this, the only conductor worth listening to is von Karajan with the Berlin Philharmonic.

2 and 4 are my personal favourites of this particular CD, but they are all good really. Nice and easy - buy this
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