The four symphonies of Johannes Brahms give emphasis to his significance as a composer more than any other works he wrote. He struggled for a long time before producing his first symphonic work - with Beethoven's larger-than-life example before his eyes, the "giant", whom he could hear marching behind him, as he once quipped. It took Brahms twenty years to complete his first symphony in 1876 - at the age of 43 - and another eight for the three further symphonies. All four of these historic works are presented on this release from Jukka-Pekka Saraste and the WDR Sinfonieorchester. In the more than sixty years of it's existence, the WDR Symphony Orchestra of Cologna has established itself as one of the most important European radio orchestras. Stylistic versatility is the special trademark of the WDR Symphony Orchestra. Jukka-Pekka Saraste became principal conductor of the WDR Symphony Orchestra at the beginning of the 2010/2011 season. The orchestra and conductor can already look back at many years of working successfully together.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 68: I. Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro
Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 68: II. Andante Sostenuto
Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 68: III. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso
Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo Ma Con Brio
Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro Con Brio
Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante
Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco Allegretto
Symphony No. 3 In F Major, Op. 90: IV. Allegro
Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro Non Troppo
Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio Non Troppo
Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 73: III. Allegretto Grazioso (Quasi Andantino)
Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro Con Spirito
Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Anthony Variations": Theme. Andante
Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Anthony Variations": Var. 1, Poco Più Animato
Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Anthony Variations": Var. 2, Più Vivace
Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Anthony Variations": Var. 3, Con Moto
Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Anthony Variations": Var. 4, Andante Con Moto
Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Anthony Variations": Var. 5, Vivace
Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Anthony Variations": Var. 6, Vivace
Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Anthony Variations": Var. 7, Grazioso
Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Anthony Variations": Var. 8, Presto Non Troppo
Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Anthony Variations": Finale. Andante
Symphony No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro Non Troppo
Symphony No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 98: II. Andante Moderato
Symphony No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 98: III. Allegro Giocoso - Poco Meno Presto
Symphony No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 98: IV. Allegro Energico E Passionato - Più Allegro
Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80
Tragic Overture, Op. 81

UPC: 881488180329
Label: Profil - G Haenssler
Release Date: 6.1.18
Format: CD

Brahms / Wdr Symphony Orch - Symphonies 1 & 4 (3 CD)