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Johannes Brahms, Cristian Mandeal, "George Enescu" Bucharest Philharmonic Orchestra
Brahms: Symphony No. 4; Hungarian Dances
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: Allegro non troppo
2. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: Andante moderato
3. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: Allegro giocoso
4. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98: Allegro energico e passionato
5. Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1: No. 1 in G minor
6. Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1: No. 3 in F major
7. Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1: No. 5 in G minor (original key F sharp minor)
8. Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1: No. 6 in D major (original key D flat major)
9. Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1: No. 7 in F major (original key A major)
10. Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1: No. 10 in F major (original key E major)

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All Artists: Johannes Brahms, Cristian Mandeal, "George Enescu" Bucharest Philharmonic Orchestra
Title: Brahms: Symphony No. 4; Hungarian Dances
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Label: Arte Nova Classics
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 10/9/2007
Album Type: Import
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
Style: Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 723721313456

Synopsis

Album Description

Clara Schumann and other friends always said that Brahms hid his feelings and thoughts, and that his overwhelming shyness prevented him from confiding in others--he showed his true feelings only in his music. These familiar works demonstrate both the contemplative and extroverted sides of Brahms's personality, in vigorous, committed performances. The Romanian Philharmonic Society was founded in 1868. Its conductors have included significant figures in Romanian music, including the most famous of all Rumanian musicians, George Enescu. The current conductor is Cristian Mandeal, who studied with both Karajan and Celibidache. He has conducted numerous major orchestras and more than forty world premieres.

CD Reviews

Splendid

David Saemann | 03/24/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the last release in Cristian Mandeal's generally wonderful survey of Brahms's Concertos, Symphonies, and German Requiem. All of them have featured finely honed, distinctive music making. The current CD is no exception. It was recorded a year after the other Symphonies in the cycle, in 1996, but features the same warm, beautifully detailed sound engineering. The Georges Enescu Bucharest Philharmonic is a real find as a Brahms orchestra. They play with a wonderful chamber music feel and beautiful tone quality at all volumes. Not that this is a laid back Brahms 4. In fact, Mandeal is quite impetuous at times, especially in the third movement, which almost could be described as headstrong. My favorite Brahms Fourths are the 1953 Bernstein and the Kurt Redel/Philharmonia Hungarica version, the latter one perhaps being out of print. But I was very happy to add Mandeal's to my collection, it being only slightly lesser in quality and certainly an individually stamped interpretation. The Hungarian Dances are full toned and exciting. Now that I have all of the Mandeal Brahms Symphonies in individual releases, I have no hesitation in advising listeners to buy the complete boxed set whenever it is cheaper than the single discs."