Brahms Tragic Overture Symphony No. 1 Karajan, Kertész, Vienna Philharmonic

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This is a used item. This is one CD from the Shogakukan CD Magazine Enchanting Masterpieces of the Vienna Philharmonic series. This listing is for the CD only (the booklet is not included).

Johannes Brahms is a master of neoclassicism in 19th-century German music. This disc features two pieces that can be considered the essence of Brahms' music: the Tragic Overture, one of his most dramatic and profound orchestral works, and Symphony No. 4, which embodies the deep solitude and beauty of his later years.

The performance is by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world's finest. The 1961 recording, conducted by Herbert von Karajan, is characterized by the meticulous and overwhelming drive typical of his mature period, drawing out the orchestra's brilliant tone to its extreme.

On the other hand, the 1972 recording of Symphony No. 1, conducted by the tragically short-lived genius István Kertész, is a masterpiece that stands out for its fresh and passionate interpretation while respecting the traditional Viennese sound. The orchestra's characteristic warm, silvery sound resonates wonderfully with Brahms' subtle lyricism, inviting listeners to deep emotion. This is a historically valuable recording that allows you to enjoy the sound of the Vienna Philharmonic during its golden age.

Brahms: Tragic Overture, Op. 81
(Conductor: Herbert von Karajan)
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
(Conductor: István Kertész)
Performance: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Recording Dates:
1961 (Tragic Overture)
1972 (Symphony No. 4)

Original Label: DECCA

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