Brahms: The 4 Symphonies Limited 180gram Vinyl 4LP Set

Wiener Philharmoniker, John Barbirolli Brahms: The 4 Symphonies Limited 180gram Vinyl 4LP Set

Overview:

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.

Featured Tracks:

Side: 1

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

Side: 2

1. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso
2. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio - Allegro non troppo ma con brio

Side: 3

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

Side: 4

1. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: III. Allegretto grazioso (Quasi andantino) - Presto, ma non assai
2. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro con spirito
3. Tragic Overture, Op. 81

Side: 5

1. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro con brio - Un poco sostenuto
2. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegretto

Side: 6

1. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: IV. Allegro - Un poco sostenuto
2. Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56a: Theme - 'Chorale St Antoni' (Andante)
3. Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op 56a: Variation I - Poco piu animato
4. Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op 56a: Variation II - Piu vivace
5. Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation III - Con moto
6. Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation IV - Andante con moto
7. Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation V - Vivace
8. Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation VI - Vivace
9. Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation VII - Grazioso
10. Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56a: Variation VIII - Presto non troppo
11. Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56a: Finale (Andante)

Side: 7

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

Side: 8

1. Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: III. Allegro giocoso
2. Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: IV. Allegro energico e passionato
3. Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80