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In Norrington’s interpretations of the great romantic Brahms, the works are presented with new clarity and vividness. They are now available on SACD and at a special price. “The vibrato-free Stuttgart strings play with a purity and simplicity….” Gramophone
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
I. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro
II. Andante sostenuto
III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso
IV. Adagio - Allegro non troppo ma con brio
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Adagio non troppo
III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi andantino)
IV. Allegro con spirito
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
I. Allegro con brio
II. Andante
III. Poco allegretto
IV. Allegro
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Andante moderato
III. Allegro giocoso
IV. Allegro energico e passionato
March 2011
“the modern Stuttgart strings do use vibrato, but sparingly, the leaner textures in no way inhibiting lyricism or sounding anaemic...this is an affectionate memento of how, in Norrington's words, he has tried to 'connect a modern orchestra with its roots'.”
March 2011
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“The interplay of divided strings is very clear. The woodwind players are absolutely top-notch, and I especially enjoyed their contributions in the first movement of No. 3, which of all the performances probably comes off best.”
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