 | from Brahms: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 (LSO0733) 1 Un poco sostenuto – Allegro [16'58] 49 minutes 2 seconds 4 tracks2 Andante sostenuto [9'51] 3 Un poco allegretto e grazioso [4'53] 4 Adagio – Allegro non troppo, ma con brio [17'20]  BBC Music Magazine'This is the most compelling new recording of the First that I've heard in a long time … all four pieces show that Gergiev has a point of view in Brahms. Whether you agree with it wholly or not, ... 'Valery Gergiev strides on stage, throws down the gauntlet, and accomplishes a coup, declaring himself a major new Brahms interpreter to be contended with … this is very strongly recommended’’ (F ... |