Immerse yourself in the profound and rich orchestral works of Johannes Brahms with the comprehensive collection "Brahms: Complete Orchestral Works." This expansive compilation, released in 1983 under Universal Music Australia Pty. Ltd., spans an impressive seven hours and fifty-two minutes, offering a deep dive into the masterful compositions of one of classical music's most revered figures.
The album features a sweeping array of Brahms' symphonies, concertos, overtures, serenades, and dances, performed with exquisite precision and passion. Highlights include the powerful and dramatic Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68, the lyrical and introspective Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90, and the virtuosic Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77. Each piece is a testament to Brahms' intricate compositional style and emotional depth.
Conducted by renowned maestros such as Kurt Masur and performed by esteemed orchestras like the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, this collection showcases the timeless brilliance of Brahms' orchestral works. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Brahms' music, this album offers an unparalleled journey through the composer's extensive and varied orchestral repertoire.
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: 1. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro - Meno allegroJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: 2. Andante sostenutoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: 3. Un poco allegretto e graziosoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: 4. Adagio - Piu andante - Allegro non troppo, ma con brio - Piu allegroJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56aJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: 1. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: 2. Adagio non troppo - L'istesso tempo, ma graziosoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: 3. Allegretto grazioso (Quasi andantino) - Presto ma non assaiJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: 4. Allegro con spiritoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: 1. Allegro con brio - Un poco sostenuto - Tempo IJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: 2. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: 3. Poco allegrettoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: 4. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: 1. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: 2. Andante moderatoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: 3. Allegro giocoso - Poco meno presto - Tempo IJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: 4. Allegro energico e passionato - Più allegroJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80Johannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Tragic Overture, Op. 81Johannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: 1. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Salvatore Accardo, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: 2. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Salvatore Accardo, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: 3. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace - Poco più prestoJohannes Brahms, Salvatore Accardo, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: 1. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Salvatore Accardo, Heinrich Schiff, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: 2. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Salvatore Accardo, Heinrich Schiff, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102: 3. Vivace non troppo - Poco meno allegro - Tempo IJohannes Brahms, Salvatore Accardo, Heinrich Schiff, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15: 1. Maestoso - Poco più moderatoJohannes Brahms, Misha Dichter, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15: 2. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Misha Dichter, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15: 3. Rondo (Allegro non troppo)Johannes Brahms, Misha Dichter, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: 1. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Misha Dichter, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: 2. Allegro appassionatoJohannes Brahms, Misha Dichter, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: 3. Andante - Più adagioJohannes Brahms, Siegfried Arnold, Misha Dichter, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: 4. Allegretto grazioso - Un poco più prestoJohannes Brahms, Misha Dichter, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: 1. Allegro moltoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: 2. Scherzo (Allegro non troppo) - Trio (Poco più moto)Johannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: 3. Adagio non troppoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: 4. Menuetto I-IIJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: 5. Scherzo (Allegro)Johannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: 6. Rondo (Allegro)Johannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Serenade No. 2 in A Major, Op. 16: 1. Allegro moderatoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Serenade No. 2 in A Major, Op. 16: 2. Scherzo (Vivace)Johannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Serenade No. 2 in A Major, Op. 16: 3. Adagio non troppoJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Serenade No. 2 in A Major, Op. 16: 4. Quasi menuetto - TrioJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
Serenade No. 2 in A Major, Op. 16: 5. Rondo (Allegro)Johannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 - Orchestral Version: No. 1 in G MinorJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 - Orchestral Version: No. 2 in D MinorJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 - Orchestral Version: No. 3 in F MajorJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 - Orchestral Version: No. 4 in F-Sharp MinorJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 - Orchestral Version: No. 5 in G MinorJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 - Orchestral Version: No. 6 in D-Flat MajorJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 - Orchestral Version: No. 7 in A MajorJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur