Sym 1/Tragic Ovt/Alto Rhap: Johannes Brahms: Amazon.ca: Music

1. Tragic Overture, Op.81

2. Alto-Rhapsody, Op.53 - Christa Ludwig

3. I: Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro

4. II: Andante Sostenuto

5. III: Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso

6. IV: Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo Ma Con Brio

Tag this product

Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.

Customer Reviews

11 Reviews

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

4.8 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most helpful customer reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Solemn and ponderous, Jun 1 2004

By

Anand Ramachandran (Bangalore, India) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sym 1/Tragic Ovt/Alto Rhap (Audio CD)

I don't understand why Klemperer's readings are described as "granitic" and "monumental". Slow and ponderous are better descriptions. I used to find Brahms 1 too solemn a work till I discovered Eugen Jochum's recording on EMI. Jochum with his flexible phrasing and tempi makes the music sing. I suggest all those who thing this is great to listen to Jochum. All one gets from Klemperer is a headache.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse

5.0 out of 5 stars otherworldly !, May 20 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Sym 1/Tragic Ovt/Alto Rhap (Audio CD)

arguably the finest recording of Brahms 1st, utterly sweeping and majestic yet with unbelievable foundation and architecture which Klemperer is noted for. now reissued under EMI's great recordings of the century series with the rest of Klemp's Brahms. a must have period!

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse

5.0 out of 5 stars None better, but one among many fine recordings, Dec 10 2003

By

Tom Gossard (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sym 1/Tragic Ovt/Alto Rhap (Audio CD)

Klemperer is among my favorite conductors and his Brahms First is among the best, but I favor owning more than just one recording. Many oustanding ones are available, each with it's strongly individual point of view. Klemperer's for me is a noble reading with astonishing craft, integrity and transparency and great solo and ensemble playing, yet is also classically restrained and sober. His reading may not satisfy everyone. Equally fine is Walter's that for me is more passionately lyrical, lovingly phrased and full of sentiment in the best sense of the word. Toscanini's with NBC Symphony (I haven't heard his other recording, with the same orchestra as Klemperer's) has a taut, tensile lyricism, eloquent and intensely dramatic. Furtwaengler's is characteristically mystical sounding and emotionally compelling. In sum, Brahms is worthy of many points of view. Klemperer's isn't the only possible approach. If it doesn't satisfy you, keep shopping! :)

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 11 customer reviews on Amazon.ca

Want to see more reviews on this item?

› Go to Amazon.com to see all 14 reviews 4.9 out of 5 stars

Most recent customer reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Among the elite
Over the years, the terms monumental, Olympian and granitic have been used to describe Klemperer's performance of the Brahms First Symphony. Read more

Published on May 23 2003 by Jeffrey Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars Deliberate and Majestic
Klemperer's recording of the Brahms First Symphony is notable for its majesty and deliberate tempo. The first movement is authoritative and yet gathers enough momentum for the... Read more

Published on April 5 2002 by Clement