Brahms's four symphonies lie at the very core of the Berliner Phiharmoniker's repertoire and reputation. With the combination of Sir Simon Rattle's vision and iconoclastic approach, and the orchestra's remarkable technique and unique sound, these performances mark a milestone in the history of Brahms recordings.
1 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: I. Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro
2 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: II. Andante Sostenuto
3 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: III. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso
4 Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: IV. Finale. Adagio
- Disc 2 -
1 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro Non Troppo
2 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio Non Troppo
3 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: III. Allegretto Grazioso. Quasi Andantino
4 Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro Con Spirito
- Disc 3 -
1 Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro Con Brio
2 Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante
3 Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco Allegretto
4 Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: IV. Allegro
- Disc 4 -
1 Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro Non Troppo
2 Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: II. Andante Moderato
3 Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: III. Allegro Giocoso
4 Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: IV. Allegro Energico E Passionato
Brahms's four symphonies lie at the very core of the Berliner Phiharmoniker's repertoire and reputation. With the combination of Sir Simon Rattle's vision and iconoclastic approach, and the orchestra's remarkable technique and unique sound, these performances mark a milestone in the history of Brahms recordings.
