Bernstein Brahms Symphonies
“Towering Performances!”
1984•G•3h 55m•Released
Music
Here is the most convincing presentation of Brahms' symphonies that I personally have ever experienced. There is no explaining a gift like Leonard Bernstein, a true legend and one of the truly great ones of the 20th century (and a great Brahms conductor!). I have followed his career and recordings both at the NY Philharmonic and at Vienna (other places too). His brilliance and incandescence are revelatory in these Brahms performances. His view of a thorough-going romantic Brahms expressing his passionate control of an inner rage in classical form is convincing. He and this great Vienna orchestra give a consistent statement of it. And, of course, Bernstein's introductory comments are without peer.
Director
Humphrey Burton
Studio
Deutsche Grammophon
Cast
Leonard Bernstein
Himself
Vienna Philharmonic
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