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Brahms: Complete Symphonies and ConcertosRoyal Concertgebouw Orchestra Orchestra, Bernard Haitink Conductor
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Decca's seven-disc set Brahms: Complete Symphonies and Concertos is an enticing choice for listeners looking for a comprehensive and affordable way to build a library without sacrificing quality of performance. Despite its title, the set goes well beyond just symphonies and concertos by also including the Variations on a Theme of Haydn, the A major and D major Serenades, the two overtures, and 10 Hungarian Dances. The orchestral duties throughout are ably handled by Bernard Haitink and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Haitink's vision of Brahms focuses on subtetly of dynamics, simplicity and clarity of phrasing, and careful management of balance and pacing. Pianist Claudio Arrau's refined but powerful playing is an ideal match with Haitink; Henryk Szeryng performance of the Violin Concerto is lushly Romantic and sweeping without seeming contrived or overwrought. The only seeming mismatch to be found is cellist János Starker's playing in the Double Concerto. While technically beyond reproach, Starker's sound is rather thin and underpowered when juxtaposed with Szeryng and the RCO and his interpretation is less fluid and lyrical. The set is still a recommended choice. Decca's remastering of the 1970s and 1981 performances used in the set produces a clear, vivid soundscape. © Mike D. Brownell, Rovi
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Johannes Brahms ComposerPiano Concerto No.1 in D-, Op.15 Work |
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| 1 | 1.Maestoso | 24:11 | $3.99 | |||
| 2 | 2.Adagio | 15:47 | $2.49 | |||
| 3 | 3.Rondo: Allegro non troppo | 12:52 | $1.99 | |||
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Johannes Brahms ComposerPiano Concerto No.2 in Bb, Op.83 Work |
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| 1 | 1.Allegro non troppo | 19:15 | $3.49 | |||
| 2 | 2.Allegro appassionato | 9:20 | $1.49 | |||
| 3 | 3.Andante | 12:07 | $1.99 | |||
| 4 | 4.Allegretto grazioso | 9:59 | $1.49 | |||
| 5 | Theme: Andante | 2:12 | $0.99 | |||
| 6 | Variation 1: Poco più animato | 1:22 | $0.49 | |||
| 7 | Variation 2: Più vivace | 1:01 | $0.49 | |||
| 8 | Variation 3: Con moto | 1:50 | $0.49 | |||
| 9 | Variation 4: Andante con moto | 2:14 | $0.99 | |||
| 10 | Variation 5: Vivace | 0:57 | $0.49 | |||
| 11 | Variation 6: Vivace | 1:22 | $0.49 | |||
| 12 | Variation 7: Grazioso | 3:13 | $0.99 | |||
| 13 | Variation 8: Presto non troppo | 1:04 | $0.49 | |||
| 14 | Variation 9: Finale (Andante) | 3:57 | $0.99 | |||
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Johannes Brahms ComposerViolin Concerto in D, Op.77 Work |
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| 1 | 1.Allegro ma non troppo | 23:15 | $3.99 | |||
| 2 | 2.Adagio | 9:27 | $1.49 | |||
| 3 | 3.Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace | 8:34 | $1.49 | |||
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Janos Starker Cello,
Henryk Szeryng Violin,
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Orchestra,
Bernard Haitink Conductor
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| 4 | 1.Allegro | 16:58 | $2.99 | |||
| 5 | 2.Andante | 7:31 | $1.49 | |||
| 6 | 3.Vivace non troppo | 8:55 | $1.49 | |||
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Johannes Brahms ComposerSerenade for Orchestra No.1 in D, Op.11 Work |
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| 1 | 1.Allegro molto | 9:46 | $1.49 | |||
| 2 | 2.Scherzo: Allegro non troppo | 7:40 | $1.49 | |||
| 3 | 3.Adagio non troppo | 15:19 | $2.49 | |||
| 4 | 4.Menuets 1 and 2 | 4:13 | $0.99 | |||
| 5 | 5.Scherzo: Allegro | 2:54 | $0.99 | |||
| 6 | 6.Rondo: Allegro | 6:06 | $0.99 | |||
Johannes Brahms ComposerSerenade for Orchestra No.2 in A, Op.16 Work |
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| 7 | 1.Allegro moderato | 7:43 | $1.49 | |||
| 8 | 2.Scherzo: Vivace | 2:43 | $0.99 | |||
| 9 | 3.Adagio non troppo | 7:28 | $1.49 | |||
| 10 | 4.Quasi menuetto | 5:26 | $0.99 | |||
| 11 | 5.Rondo: Allegro | 6:08 | $0.99 | |||
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Johannes Brahms ComposerSymphony No.1 in C-, Op.68 Work |
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| 1 | 1.Un poco sostenuto. Allegro | 12:59 | $1.99 | |||
| 2 | 2.Andante sostenuto | 8:57 | $1.49 | |||
| 3 | 3.Un poco allegretto e grazioso | 4:51 | $0.99 | |||
| 4 | 4.Adagio. Piu andante. Allegro non troppo, ma con brio | 17:15 | $2.99 | |||
Johannes Brahms ComposerTragic Overture in D-, Op.81 Work |
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| 5 | Tragic Overture in D-, Op.81 | 13:34 | $2.49 | |||
Johannes Brahms ComposerAcademic Festival Overture in C-, Op.80 Work |
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| 6 | Academic Festival Overture in C-, Op.80 | 10:24 | $1.99 | |||
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Johannes Brahms ComposerSymphony No.2 in D, Op.73 Work |
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| 1 | 1.Allegro non troppo | 15:12 | $2.49 | |||
| 2 | 2.Adagio non troppo | 8:55 | $1.49 | |||
| 3 | 3.Allegretto grazioso, quasi andantino | 5:21 | $0.99 | |||
| 4 | 4.Allegro con spirito | 9:06 | $1.49 | |||
Johannes Brahms ComposerSymphony No.3 in F, Op.90 Work |
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| 5 | 1.Allegro con brio | 14:23 | $2.49 | |||
| 6 | 2.Andante | 9:30 | $1.49 | |||
| 7 | 3.Poco allegretto | 6:20 | $0.99 | |||
| 8 | 4.Finale: Allegro | 9:00 | $1.49 | |||
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Johannes Brahms ComposerSymphony No.4 in E-, Op.98 Work |
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| 1 | 1.Allegro non troppo | 12:27 | $1.99 | |||
| 2 | 2.Andante moderato | 11:42 | $1.99 | |||
| 3 | 3.Allegro giocoso | 6:13 | $0.99 | |||
| 4 | 4.Allegro energico e passionato | 10:10 | $1.99 | |||
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Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam Orchestra,
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Orchestra,
Bernard Haitink Conductor
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| 5 | 1.Allegro molto in G- (orch. Brahms) | 3:21 | $0.99 | |||
| 6 | 2.Allegro non assai in D- | 3:35 | $0.99 | |||
| 7 | 3.Allegretto in F (orch. Brahms) | 2:53 | $0.99 | |||
| 8 | 4.Poco sostentuo. Vivace in F#- | 4:37 | $0.99 | |||
| 9 | 5.Allegro in G- | 2:46 | $0.99 | |||
| 10 | 6.Vivace in D | 4:06 | $0.99 | |||
| 11 | 7.Allegretto in A | 2:10 | $0.99 | |||
| 12 | 8.Presto in A- | 3:34 | $0.99 | |||
| 13 | 9.Allegro ma non troppo in E- | 2:22 | $0.99 | |||
| 14 | 10.Presto in F (orch. Brahms) | 1:55 | $0.49 | |||









