BRAHMS: The Four Symphonies, Variations on a Theme by Haydn - Barbirolli, Vienna Philharmonic (3 CDs)

The music of Brahms held an important place in Sir John Barbirolli's repertoire and these recordings of the symphonies, made with the Vienna Philharmonic in 1966 and 1967, stand as one of the peaks of his discography. Barbirolli's relationship with this music is rooted in his time as an orchestral cellist, and these performances are notable for their rich, ripe sonorities and expansive warmth.


Tracks
- Disc 1 -
1 Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: I. Un Poco Sostenuto (Allegro) - Wiener Philharmoniker
2 Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: II. Andante Sostenuto - Wiener Philharmoniker
3 Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: III. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso - Sir John Barbirolli
4 Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio - Sir John Barbirolli
5 Brahms: Tragic Overture, Op. 81 - Wiener Philharmoniker
6 Brahms: Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80 - Wiener Philharmoniker
- Disc 2 -
1 Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op 73: I. Allegro Non Troppo - Sir John Barbirolli
2 Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio Non Troppo - Sir John Barbirolli
3 Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: III. Allegretto Grazioso (Quasi Andantino) - Wiener Philharmoniker
4 Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro Con Spirito - Sir John Barbirolli
5 Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro Con Brio - Wiener Philharmoniker
6 Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante - Wiener Philharmoniker
7 Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco Allegretto - Sir John Barbirolli
8 Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: IV. Allegro - Sir John Barbirolli
- Disc 3 -
1 Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro Non Troppo - Wiener Philharmoniker
2 Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: II. Andante Moderato - Wiener Philharmoniker
3 Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: III. Allegro Giocoso - Sir John Barbirolli
4 Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: IV. Allegro Energico E Passionato - Wiener Philharmoniker
5 Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A: Theme - Sir John Barbirolli
6 Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A: Variation I - Wiener Philharmoniker
7 Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A: Variation II - Wiener Philharmoniker
8 Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A: Variation III - Sir John Barbirolli
9 Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A: Variation IV - Wiener Philharmoniker
10 Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A: Variation V - Sir John Barbirolli
11 Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A: Variation VI - Sir John Barbirolli
12 Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A: Variation VII - Wiener Philharmoniker
13 Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A: Variation VIII - Wiener Philharmoniker
14 Brahms: Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A: Finale (Andante) - Wiener Philharmoniker