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Brahms: Symphonies 1-4 - Sanderling

Columbia x Tower Records  TWSA-1024 (3 discs)

Stereo Hybrid

Classical - Orchestral

Brahms: Symphonies; Tragic Overture; Haydn Variations

Staatskapelle Dresden
Kurt Sanderling (conductor)

All

Recording

Analogue recording

Works (6)

• Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
• Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
• Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
• Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
• Johannes Brahms: Tragic Overture, Op. 81
• Johannes Brahms: Variations on a Theme (Haydn) in B flat major, Op. 56a

Comments (2)

Comment by Contrapunctus - September 18, 2021 (1 of 2)

What a fine Brahms cycle! Apart from being surprisingly well-recorded, Sanderling's account reveals lots of interesting detail. Especially the wood winds are treated with love and care. Overall sound is remarkably transparent and enables the listener to follow almost all instruments.

For me, this set is a bit of a revealation and it definitely puts some of the 'big names' in their places. Wholeheartedly recommended!

Comment by DYB - September 27, 2021 (2 of 2)

I whole-heartedly agree with Contrapunctus. This was a revelation for me as well when I heard it. I'd place this in the top 5 of all Brahms cycles: up there with Bruno Walter, Otto Klemperer, István Kertesz. (The 5th spot is floating according to my mood!)

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