Rundfunkchor Berlin & Berliner Sinfonie Orchester, Kurt Sanderling
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For a long time Johannes Brahms was considered the epitome of conservatism who, contrary to the disciples of Wagner and Liszt, fell back on old forms which allegedly had no power any more.
Indeed, Brahms was an expert on music of the past, going back to the polyphonic composers of the 16th century. He made use of old patterns such as the variation and the interrelated passacaglia.
No.1-1 in C minor, Op.68; Un poco sostenuto-Allegro
No.1-2 in C minor, Op.68; Andante sostenuto
No.1-3 in C minor, Op.68; un poco Allegretto gracioso
No.1-4 in C minor, Op.68; Finale:Adagio-Allegro non troppo,ma con brio
Brahms: Symphony #2 In D, Op. 73 - 1. Allegro Non Troppo
Brahms: Symphony #2 In D, Op. 73 - 2. Adagio Non Troppo