Brahms - Symphonies Nos. 1-4; Double Concerto; Serenade No. 2 - Bernard Haitink, London Symphony Orchestra / LSO Live 4x Audio CD 2005 / LSO0070

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Product Details

• Label: LSO Live – LSO0070
• Format: 4 x CD, Compilation
• Country: UK
• Released: August 2005
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic

Overview

This comprehensive 4-CD set brings together the monumental works of Johannes Brahms, conducted by Bernard Haitink with the London Symphony Orchestra. Featuring the complete symphonic cycle from Brahms' Symphonies Nos. 1 to 4, alongside the Double Concerto for Violin and Cello, and the enchanting Serenade No. 2, this collection exemplifies Brahms' mastery in blending depth, emotion, and sophistication. Haitink’s interpretation is rich and nuanced, beautifully highlighting the subtleties of Brahms’ orchestration and the passionate, lyrical qualities of his music. A must-have for lovers of Romantic classical music, this set is an extraordinary testament to Brahms' legacy.

Track Listing

Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 68 (1876)
1-1. Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro – 12:38
1-2. Andante Sostenuto – 8:35
1-3. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso – 4:40
1-4. Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo Ma Con Brio – 17:07
1-5. Tragic Overture In D Minor, Op. 81 (1881) – 15:09

Double Concerto For Violin And Cello In A Minor, Op. 102 (1887)
2-1. Allegro – 17:38
2-2. Andante – 7:19
2-3. Vivace Non Troppo – 8:43

Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 73 (1877)
2-4. Allegro Non Troppo – 16:00
2-5. Adagio Non Troppo – 9:49
2-6. Allegretto Grazioso (Quasi Andantino) – 5:32
2-7. Allegro Con Spirito – 9:39

Serenade No. 2 In A Major, Op. 16 (1858-59)
3-1. Allegro Moderato – 8:12
3-2. Scherzo: Vivace – 2:44
3-3. Adagio Non Troppo – 7:14
3-4. Quasi Menuetto – 5:14
3-5. Rondo: Allegro – 5:38

Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90 (1883)
3-6. Allegro Con Brio – 14:24
3-7. Andante – 8:53
3-8. Poco Allegretto – 6:45
3-9. Allegro – 9:27

Symphony No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 98 (1884-85)
4-1. Allegro Non Troppo – 13:22
4-2. Andante Moderato – 11:28
4-3. Allegro Giocoso – 6:16
4-4. Allegro Energico E Passionato – 10:15

Key Credits

• Cello: Tim Hugh (tracks 2-1 to 2-3)
• Violin: Gordan Nikolitch (tracks 2-1 to 2-3)
• Conductor: Bernard Haitink
• Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
• Engineer [Balance Engineer]: Jonathan Stokes (tracks 1-1 to 1-5, 2-1 to 2-7, 3-1 to 3-5), Neil Hutchinson (tracks 3-6 to 3-9, 4-1 to 4-4)
• Producer: James Mallinson
• Photography: Gautier Deblonde
• Liner Notes: Andrew Huth, Andrew Stewart
• Liner Notes (French Translation): Claire Delamarche
• Liner Notes (German Translation): Elke Hockings