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wilhelm furtwängler live in alexandria - johannes brahms

Wilhelm Furtwängler live in Alexandria

Johannes Brahms

2025
5 tracks
46 min
classical

Album Description

Experience the legendary Wilhelm Furtwängler conducting Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 3 in F, Op. 90, in this historic live recording from Alexandria. This 2025 HD mastering brings you closer than ever to the iconic performance, featuring the Berliner Philharmoniker at the height of their powers. Spanning just under 46 minutes, the album captures the essence of Brahms' masterful composition, divided into four captivating movements: Allegro con brio, Andante, Poco Allegretto, and Allegro. The album also includes a bonus track, "Good Friday Spell," adding an extra layer of intrigue to this already compelling release. This is a rare opportunity to hear one of the 20th century's most influential conductors in action, interpreting one of the classical repertoire's most beloved works. The high-resolution audio quality ensures that every nuance of Furtwängler's conducting and the orchestra's playing is preserved, making this a essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Released on March 28, 2025, by Archipel, this album is a testament to the enduring power of live classical music.

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Tracks

I. Allego con brio - LiveJohannes Brahms, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
10:12
II. Andante - LiveJohannes Brahms, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
9:25
III. Poco Allegretto - LiveJohannes Brahms, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
6:19
IV. Allegro - LiveJohannes Brahms, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
9:16
Good Friday Spell - LiveRichard Wagner, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
10:45

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About Johannes Brahms

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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