Brahms / John Barbirolli- Brahms: The Complete Symphonies & Concertos (Uk) (CD)
The music of Brahms held an important place in Sir John Barbirolli's repertoire, and these recordings of the symphonies, made with the Vienna Philharmonic in 1966 and 1967, stand as one of the peaks of his discography. Barbirolli's relationship with this music is rooted in his time as an orchestral cellist, and these performances are notable for their rich, ripe sonorities and expansive warmth. The two mighty Piano Concertos were also recorded in 1967 in distinguished versions with Daniel Barenboim. Playing the violin concerto here, Fritz Kreisler as a young man had been part of Brahms's outer circle in Vienna and drew his approach to this music straight from the source. Last but not least is the Double Concerto, of which Geraint Lewis wrote in Gramophone, "The great underestimated Alfredo Campoli showed what a rich tone and innate musicality he had at his command alongside an equally eloquent André Navarra."
Tracklist:
- Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
- I. Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro
- II. Andante Sostenuto
- III. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso
- Track Length5:10
- IV. Finale. Adagio
- Brahms: Tragic Overture, Op. 81
- Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73
- I. Allegro Non Troppo
- II. Adagio Non Troppo
- III. Allegretto Grazioso. Quasi Andantino
- IV. Allegro Con Spirito
- Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90
- I. Allegro Con Brio
- II. Andante
- III. Poco Allegretto
- IV. Allegro
- I. Allegro Non Troppo
- II. Andante Moderato
- III. Allegro Giocoso
- IV. Allegro Energico Espressivo
- Brahms: Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80
- Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn for Orchestra, Op. 56A 'ST Anthony Variations'
- Thema. Chorale St. Antoni
- Variation I. Poco Più Animato
- Variation II. Più Vivace
- Variation III. Con Moto
- Variation V. Vivace
- Variation VI. Vivace
- Variation VII. Grazioso
- Variation VIII. Presto Non Troppo
- Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15
- I. Maestoso
- II. Adagio
- III. Rondo. Allegro Non Troppo
- Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major, Op. 83
- I. Allegro Non Troppo
- II. Allegro Appassionato
- III. Andante
- IV. Allegro Grazioso
- Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
- I. Allegro Non Troppo (Cadenza By Fritz Kreisler)
- II. Adagio
- III. Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Vivace
- Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin ; Cello in a Minor, Op. 102
- I. Allegro
- II. Andante
- III. Vivace Non Troppo
The music of Brahms held an important place in Sir John Barbirolli's repertoire, and these recordings of the symphonies, made with the Vienna Philharmonic in 1966 and 1967, stand as one of the peaks of his discography. Barbirolli's relationship with this music is rooted in his time as an orchestral cellist, and these performances are notable for their rich, ripe sonorities and expansive warmth. The two mighty Piano Concertos were also recorded in 1967 in distinguished versions with Daniel Barenboim. Playing the violin concerto here, Fritz Kreisler as a young man had been part of Brahms's outer circle in Vienna and drew his approach to this music straight from the source. Last but not least is the Double Concerto, of which Geraint Lewis wrote in Gramophone, "The great underestimated Alfredo Campoli showed what a rich tone and innate musicality he had at his command alongside an equally eloquent André Navarra."
Tracklist:
- Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
- I. Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro
- II. Andante Sostenuto
- III. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso
- Track Length5:10
- IV. Finale. Adagio
- Brahms: Tragic Overture, Op. 81
- Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73
- I. Allegro Non Troppo
- II. Adagio Non Troppo
- III. Allegretto Grazioso. Quasi Andantino
- IV. Allegro Con Spirito
- Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90
- I. Allegro Con Brio
- II. Andante
- III. Poco Allegretto
- IV. Allegro
- I. Allegro Non Troppo
- II. Andante Moderato
- III. Allegro Giocoso
- IV. Allegro Energico Espressivo
- Brahms: Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80
- Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn for Orchestra, Op. 56A 'ST Anthony Variations'
- Thema. Chorale St. Antoni
- Variation I. Poco Più Animato
- Variation II. Più Vivace
- Variation III. Con Moto
- Variation V. Vivace
- Variation VI. Vivace
- Variation VII. Grazioso
- Variation VIII. Presto Non Troppo
- Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15
- I. Maestoso
- II. Adagio
- III. Rondo. Allegro Non Troppo
- Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major, Op. 83
- I. Allegro Non Troppo
- II. Allegro Appassionato
- III. Andante
- IV. Allegro Grazioso
- Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
- I. Allegro Non Troppo (Cadenza By Fritz Kreisler)
- II. Adagio
- III. Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Vivace
- Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin ; Cello in a Minor, Op. 102
- I. Allegro
- II. Andante
- III. Vivace Non Troppo