Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Johannes Brahms with this comprehensive collection from the esteemed Berliner Philharmoniker. Released on August 5, 2022, this album is a testament to the orchestra's mastery of German romanticism, featuring a sweeping array of Brahms' most celebrated works.
Spanning over six hours, this meticulously curated selection includes all four of Brahms' symphonies, each a masterclass in orchestral composition. From the powerful and dramatic Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68, to the serene and pastoral Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73, and the profound Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90, recorded live at the historic Berlin Titania-Palast in 1949, to the introspective and innovative Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98, each piece showcases Brahms' unparalleled ability to evoke a range of human experiences through music.
Beyond the symphonies, the album delves into Brahms' chamber and vocal works, featuring the Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a, the Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83, and the profound and moving Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45. The inclusion of the Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25, orchestrated by Arnold Schoenberg, adds a unique and intriguing dimension to the collection.
The album is a treasure trove for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and those new to Brahms' music. The Berliner Philharmoniker's performances are marked by their technical precision, expressive depth, and a deep understanding of Brahms' unique musical language. Whether you're drawn to the grandeur of the symphonies, the intimacy of the chamber works, or the spiritual depth of the requiem, this album offers a rich and rewarding exploration of one of classical music's most beloved composers.
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: I. Un poco sostenuto - AllegroJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: II. Andante sostenutoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: III. Un poco allegretto e graziosoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Finale. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Theme. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation I. Poco più animatoJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation II. Più vivaceJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation III. Con motoJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation IV. Andante con motoJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation V. VivaceJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation VI. VivaceJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation VII. GraziosoJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation VIII. Presto non troppoJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Finale. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Joseph Keilberth, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio non troppoJohannes Brahms, Joseph Keilberth, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: III. Allegretto grazioso. Quasi andantinoJohannes Brahms, Joseph Keilberth, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro con spiritoJohannes Brahms, Joseph Keilberth, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: I. Allegro (Orch. Schoenberg)Johannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: II. Intermezzo. Allegro ma non troppo (Orch. Schoenberg)Johannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: III. Andante con moto (Orch. Schoenberg)Johannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: IV. Rondo alla zingarese. Presto (Orch. Schoenberg)Johannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Edwin Fischer, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Allegro appassionatoJohannes Brahms, Edwin Fischer, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Edwin Fischer, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: IV. Allegretto graziosoJohannes Brahms, Edwin Fischer, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro con brio - Un poco sostenuto (Live at Berlin Titania-Palast, 1949)Johannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wilhelm Furtwängler
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante (Live at Berlin Titania-Palast, 1949)Johannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wilhelm Furtwängler
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegretto (Live at Berlin Titania-Palast, 1949)Johannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wilhelm Furtwängler
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: IV. Allegro - Un poco sostenuto (Live at Berlin Titania-Palast, 1949)Johannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wilhelm Furtwängler
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivaceJohannes Brahms, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: I. Selig sind die da Leid tragenJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: II. Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie GrasJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: III. Herr, lehre doch michJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine WohnungenJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: V. Ihr habt nun TraurigkeitJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Elisabeth Grümmer, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende StattJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VII. Selig sind die TotenJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: II. Andante moderatoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: III. Allegro giocosoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: IV. Allegro energico e passionatoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Johannes Brahms, a titan of the Romantic period, was a German composer, pianist, and conductor whose music continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Born in Hamburg in 1833, Brahms' early life was marked by modest beginnings, yet his prodigious talent quickly became evident. His compositions, which span symphonies, concertos, chamber music, piano works, and choral pieces, are celebrated for their rhythmic vitality and expressive contrapuntal textures. Brahms' ability to blend emotional depth with structural precision is unparalleled, earning him a place among the "Three B's" of classical music, alongside Bach and Beethoven. His works, such as the Academic Festival Overture and the German Requiem, showcase his mastery of rhythm, movement, and orchestration. Brahms' influence on the Romantic movement is immense, and his legacy endures as one of the most significant composers of the nineteenth century.
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