 | from Brahms: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 (LSO0733) 1 Allegro non troppo [20'14] 44 minutes 38 seconds 4 tracks2 Adagio non troppo [9'34] 3 Allegretto grazioso (quasi andantino) [5'18] 4 Allegro con spirito [9'32]  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 ... |