Conducts Brahms-Sym 1/Tragic O: Johannes Brahms, Otto Klemperer, Philharmonia Orchestra, Christa Ludwig: Amazon.ca: Music

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Tragic Overture, in D minor, Op. 81
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Otto Klemperer
Alto Rhapsody, for alto, male chorus & orchestra, Op. 53
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by Philharmonia Orchestra
with Christa Ludwig
Conducted by Otto Klemperer
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Otto Klemperer

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

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

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars otherworldly !, May 20 2004

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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!

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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

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! :)

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5.0 out of 5 stars erquicke sein Herz!
This is an awe-inspiring recording. Dr Otto Klemperer (1885-1973) conducted the Tragische Ouvert�re shortly after his wife, Johanna, had passed away. Read more

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