Brahms: The Concerto Album - Claudio Arrau, David Oistrakh, Pierre Fournier, Carlo Maria Giulini, Otto Klemperer, Alceo Galliera / EMI Classics 3x Audio CD 2008 Stereo

UPC 5099950942121

Product Details

Title: Brahms: The Concerto Album
Artists: Claudio Arrau, David Oistrakh, Pierre Fournier, Carlo Maria Giulini, Otto Klemperer, Alceo Galliera
Label: EMI Classics – 5099950942121
Format: 3 x CD, Compilation
Country: Europe
Released: 2008
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic

Description

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Romantic-era music with "Brahms: The Concerto Album". This compilation features the works of Johannes Brahms, a German composer and pianist, often considered one of the Romantic period's three B's, along with Beethoven and Bach. The album showcases the talents of renowned artists such as Claudio Arrau, David Oistrakh, Pierre Fournier, Carlo Maria Giulini, Otto Klemperer, and Alceo Galliera, bringing Brahms' compositions to life with their exceptional performances.

Track List

Piano Concerto No. 1 In D Minor Op. 15

1. Maestoso - 23:28
2. Adagio - 15:06
3. Rondo (Allegro Non Troppo) - 12:54
4. Tragic Overture Op. 81 - 13:11

Piano Concerto No. 2 In B Flat Op. 83

1. Allegro Non Troppo - 19:12
2. Adagio Appassionato - 9:17
3. Andante - Più Adagio - Tempo I - 12:06
4. Allegretto Grazioso - Un Poco Più Presto - 9:57
5. Variations On A Theme By Haydn Op. 56a - 18:43

Violin Concerto In D Op. 77

1. Allegro Non Troppo - 22:31
2. Adagio - 9:47
3. Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo - Poco Più Presto - 8:25

Double Concerto In A Minor Op. 102

1. Allegro - 16:13
2. Andante - 8:16
3. Vivace Non Troppo - Poco Meno Allegro - 8:27

Interesting

Johannes Brahms is one of the most celebrated composers of the Romantic era. His works, which blend traditional and innovative elements, have had a significant influence on subsequent generations of composers. This album is a testament to his genius, featuring some of his most renowned concertos performed by some of the most respected artists of their time.

Key Credits

• Composed By – Johannes Brahms
• Conductor – Alceo Galliera, Carlo Maria Giulini, Otto Klemperer
• Design – Georgina Curtis
• Engineer [Balance] – Douglas Larter, Francis Dillnutt, Harold Davidson
• Liner Notes – Erik Levi
• Orchestra – Orchestre de la Radiodiffusion Francaise, Philharmonia Orchestra
• Piano – Claudio Arrau
• Producer – Walter Jellinek, Walter Legge
• Violin – David Oistrach