Brahms: Symphony No. 4; Schicksalied

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by New York Philharmonic
Conducted by Kurt Masur

2. Hyperions Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) for chorus and orchestra, Op. 54
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by New York Philharmonic
Conducted by Kurt Masur

Brahms: Symphony No. 4; Schicksalied, Music, Johannes Brahms, Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic, Choral, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Romantic Symphony, Secular Choral Music with Orchestra, Symphonic
Brahms: Symphony No. 4; Schicksalied
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • It's never as bad...
 Brahms: Symphony No. 4; Schicksalied

Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005822
Release Date: 1998-02-17

Tracks:

  1. Sym No.4 in e, Op.98: Allegro Non Troppo
  2. Sym No.4 in e, Op.98: Andante Moderato
  3. Sym No.4 in e, Op.98: Allegro Giocoso
  4. Sym No.4 In e, Op.98: Allegro Energico E Passionato
  5. Schicksalslied Op.54: Langsam Und Sehnsuchtsvoll

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars It's never as bad..........2000-03-07

It's never as good or as bad as the critics suggest. That's my standard when buying classical cd's and it applies equally here as well. Masur's conception of Brahms is one of rather slow and lyrical tempi, buttressed by cello-heavy and rather dense tonal weight. But it would be wrong to completely dismiss this performance. The NYPhil here sounds fantastic - the recording is excellent and clearly live (there are several very badly timed coughs on the CD which at times intrude - just an FYI, why do recording companies allow artists to record live in Winter during the cold and flu season? Just a thought....)and those who enjoyed Karajan's last Brahms cycle will find some things to greatly admire here. Those whio find Mackerras' to be the true Brahmsian should keep on shopping. For myself, though, this is a very fine recording on which the judgement of history will be kinder than contemporaries.

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