George Szell - Brahms: Symphony No. 1 - Speakers Corner LP

180 Gram Vinyl, Speakers Corner Audiophile Reissue

It took Brahms 14 years to complete his First Symphony, fully conscious of the tremendous symphonic heritage left by Beethoven. The maestro George Szell tackles the score dauntlessly: the agonizing minor-key introduction surges steadily onward, the tempi remain taut, and every detail of the jagged score is brought to the fore. In the final movement the noble 'Alphorn' theme strides forward, escalated by breathless syncopated strings.

Features

• 180 gram vinyl
• Speakers Corner audiophile reissue, remastered from analogue master tapes

Track Listing

1. Un Poco Sostenuto – Allegro
2. Andante Sostenuto
3. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso
4. Adagio – Più Andante – Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Brio