Immerse yourself in the timeless masterpieces of Johannes Brahms with the Berliner Philharmoniker's exquisite rendition, released on Warner Classics. This comprehensive collection spans over six hours of enchanting classical music, featuring some of Brahms' most celebrated works. From the powerful and dramatic symphonies to the intricate and delicate chamber music, this album showcases the full range of Brahms' genius.
Experience the grandeur of Brahms' symphonies, including the monumental First Symphony, often referred to as "Beethoven's Tenth" for its profound influence, and the serene beauty of the Fourth Symphony. The album also includes the Variations on a Theme by Haydn, a testament to Brahms' virtuosic compositional skills, and the deeply moving A German Requiem, a choral masterpiece that reflects Brahms' personal grief and spiritual contemplation.
The Berliner Philharmoniker, one of the world's most renowned orchestras, brings unparalleled depth and precision to these performances. Their interpretation of Brahms' works is both reverent and innovative, offering a fresh perspective on these beloved pieces. The album also features live recordings from the Berlin Titania-Palast in 1949, providing a unique historical context and adding a layer of authenticity to the listening experience.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding journey through the musical landscape of Johannes Brahms. The meticulous attention to detail and the passion of the Berliner Philharmoniker make this a collection that will be cherished for years to come.
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: I. Un poco sostenuto - AllegroJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: II. Andante sostenutoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: III. Un poco allegretto e graziosoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Finale. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Theme. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation I. Poco più animatoJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation II. Più vivaceJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation III. Con motoJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation IV. Andante con motoJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation V. VivaceJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation VI. VivaceJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation VII. GraziosoJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation VIII. Presto non troppoJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Finale. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rudolf Kempe
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Joseph Keilberth, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio non troppoJohannes Brahms, Joseph Keilberth, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: III. Allegretto grazioso. Quasi andantinoJohannes Brahms, Joseph Keilberth, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro con spiritoJohannes Brahms, Joseph Keilberth, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: I. Allegro (Orch. Schoenberg)Johannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: II. Intermezzo. Allegro ma non troppo (Orch. Schoenberg)Johannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: III. Andante con moto (Orch. Schoenberg)Johannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25: IV. Rondo alla zingarese. Presto (Orch. Schoenberg)Johannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Edwin Fischer, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Allegro appassionatoJohannes Brahms, Edwin Fischer, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Edwin Fischer, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: IV. Allegretto graziosoJohannes Brahms, Edwin Fischer, Wilhelm Furtwängler, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro con brio - Un poco sostenuto (Live at Berlin Titania-Palast, 1949)Johannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wilhelm Furtwängler
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante (Live at Berlin Titania-Palast, 1949)Johannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wilhelm Furtwängler
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegretto (Live at Berlin Titania-Palast, 1949)Johannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wilhelm Furtwängler
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: IV. Allegro - Un poco sostenuto (Live at Berlin Titania-Palast, 1949)Johannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Wilhelm Furtwängler
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivaceJohannes Brahms, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: I. Selig sind die da Leid tragenJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: II. Denn alles Fleisch es ist wie GrasJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: III. Herr, lehre doch michJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: IV. Wie lieblich sind deine WohnungenJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: V. Ihr habt nun TraurigkeitJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Elisabeth Grümmer, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VI. Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende StattJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem, Op. 45: VII. Selig sind die TotenJohannes Brahms, Rudolf Kempe, Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: II. Andante moderatoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: III. Allegro giocosoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: IV. Allegro energico e passionatoJohannes Brahms, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker