Barbirolli,Sir John Brahms: Syms Concertos Overtures Haydn Variations CD

The music of Brahms held an important place in Sir John Barbirolli's repertoire, and these recordings of the symphonies, made with the Vienna Philharmonic in 1966 and 1967, stand as one of the peaks of his discography. Barbirolli's relationship with this music is rooted in his time as an orchestral cellist, and these performances are notable for their rich, ripe sonorities and expansive warmth. The two mighty Piano Concertos were also recorded in 1967 in distinguished versions with Daniel Barenboim. Playing the violin concerto here, Fritz Kreisler as a young man had been part of Brahms's outer circle in Vienna and drew his approach to this music straight from the source. Last but not least is the Double Concerto, of which Geraint Lewis wrote in Gramophone, "The great underestimated Alfredo Campoli showed what a rich tone and innate musicality he had at his command alongside an equally eloquent Andr? Navarra."

1. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: I. Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro 2. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: II. Andante Sostenuto 3. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: III. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso 4. Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68: IV. Finale. Adagio 5. Tragic Overture, Op. 81 6. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro Non Troppo 7. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio Non Troppo 8. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: III. Allegretto Grazioso. Quasi Andantino 9. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73: IV. Allegro Con Spirito 10. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: I. Allegro Con Brio 11. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: II. Andante 12. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco Allegretto 13. Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: IV. Allegro 14. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro Non Troppo 15. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: II. Andante Moderato 16. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: III. Allegro Giocoso 17. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: IV. Allegro Energico Espressivo 18. Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80 19. Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A "ST. Antoni Chorale": Thema. Chorale St. Antoni 20. Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A "ST. Antoni Chorale": Variation I. Poco Pi? Animato 21. Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A "ST. Antoni Chorale": Variation II. Pi? Vivace 22. Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A "ST. Antoni Chorale": Variation III. Con Moto 23. Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A "ST. Antoni Chorale": Variation IV. Andante Con Moto 24. Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A "ST. Antoni Chorale": Variation V. Vivace 25. Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A "ST. Antoni Chorale": Variation VI. Vivace 26. Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A "ST. Antoni Chorale": Variation VII. Grazioso 27. Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A "ST. Antoni Chorale": Variation VIII. Presto Non Troppo 28. Variations on a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56A "ST. Antoni Chorale": Finale 29. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: I. Maestoso 30. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: II. Adagio 31. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro Non Troppo 32. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro Non Troppo 33. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Allegro Appassionato 34. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. Andante 35. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: IV. Allegro Grazioso 36. Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: I. Allegro Non Troppo (Cadenza By Fritz Kreisler) 37. Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: II. Adagio 38. Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro Giocoso, Ma Non Troppo Vivace 39. Concerto for Violin ; Cello in a Minor, Op. 102, "Double Concerto": I. Allegro 40. Concerto for Violin ; Cello in a Minor, Op. 102, "Double Concerto": II. Andante 41. Concerto for Violin ; Cello in a Minor, Op. 102, "Double Concerto": III. Vivace Non Troppo