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Johannes Brahms, George Szell
Brahms: Symphony No. 4; Academic Festival Overture; Tragic Overture
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
1. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: Allegro non troppo
2. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: Andante moderato
3. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: Allegro giocoso
4. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: Allegro energico e passionato
5. Academic Festival Overture, for orchestra in C minor ('Akademische Festouvertüre'), Op. 80
6. Tragic Overture, in D minor, Op. 81

CD Details

All Artists: Johannes Brahms, George Szell
Title: Brahms: Symphony No. 4; Academic Festival Overture; Tragic Overture
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sony
Original Release Date: 1/1/1991
Re-Release Date: 4/5/1991
Genre: Classical
Styles: Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 074644633023

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CD Reviews

Finest orchestral recording of the century

Mikal Hauser | Norrth Carolina | 11/30/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Szell is at his best here. The Cleveland Orchestra never sounded better under Szell. To achieve clarity in this monster is a feat in and of itself, and Szell has done just that. If you don't want exquisite, heart-wrenchingly clear and pure resolution of each and every inner voice, seldom heard on other recordings or in performances of Brahms' orchestral music in general, DON'T buy this CD. No one has ever done this work better, I think."

Superb

David Lee | Canada | 05/26/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Here is the right ingredients for Brahms E minor symphony. Add the delicacy of the winds with the incredible warmth of the brass and this is certainly has to be once of the most successful Brahms in the history of interpretation. Movement one has a natural unforced flow which allows the themes to expand nicely. Woodwinds are just wonderful..The slow music in the second movement is well done. The secondary theme which comes from the lower strings is marvelous.The third movement has a excellent sense of pace without the bombast we hear from other groups...The variations in this recording are the most flawlessly caught...the trombone choir in the last pages is fantastic. Bravo Cleveland and Szell"

A classic that's nearly perfect

Mark Decker | New York, NY | 12/11/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is surely one of the finest recordings you can get of the Brahms Fourth. The clarity Szell draws from the Cleveland orchestra is amazing, and every voice is heard. Szell's strength is that he is an exemplary musician. However, this is also his weakness, as he is so rigid in his tempi that he loses much of the dramatic impact of the work. The fourth movement is quite compelling tempo-wise, but lacks that real "oomph" that makes a great reading. If you want really engaging emotional involvement, look for Von Karajan or Bernstein. But if you want the most precise musicianship available and ultra-clear voices, the Szell is your pick."