from Brahms: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 (LSO0733) 1 Chorale St Antoni: Andante [1'53] 17 minutes 5 seconds 10 tracks2 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] 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 ... |