Variations on a theme of Haydn, Op 56a (Brahms)
from Brahms: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 (LSO0733)
1 Chorale St Antoni: Andante [1'53]
2 Poco più animato [1'16]
3 Più vivace [1'00]
4 Con moto [1'38]
5 Andante con moto [1'57]
6 Vivace [0'54]
7 Vivace [1'20]
8 Grazioso [2'31]
9 Presto non troppo [1'09]
10 Andante [3'27]
17 minutes 5 seconds 10 tracks
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 ...