Brahms: The Essentials

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1Hungarian Dance no.1 in G minor, WoO 1
producer:
Rainer Brock (producer and recording supervisor for Deutsche Grammophon)
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic) (from 1982-04 until 1982-06)
conductor:
Claudio Abbado (conductor) (from 1982-04 until 1982-06)
balance engineer:
Klaus Hiemann (engineer/producer)
recorded at:
Sofiensaal in Landstraße, Wien (Vienna), Austria (from 1982-04 until 1982-06)
recording of:
Hungarian Dances for orchestra, WoO 1, Book 1, no. 1 in G minor: Allegro molto (Brahms orchestration) (from 1982-04 until 1982-06)
orchestrator:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1873)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
orchestration of:
Hungarian Dances for piano, 4 hands, WoO 1, Book 1, no. 1 in G minor: Allegro molto
part of:
Hungarian Dances for orchestra, WoO 1, Book 1
Johannes Brahms3:00
2Wiegenlied, op. 49, no.4
cello:
Mischa Maisky (cellist) (in 1987-10)
piano:
Pavel Gililov (pianist) (in 1987-10)
recorded at:
Reitstadel in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1987-10)
recording of:
5 Lieder, op. 49: Nr. 4. Wiegenlied (catch‐all for arrangements) (in 1987-10)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
arrangement of:
5 Lieder, op. 49: Nr. 4. Wiegenlied “Guten Abend, gute Nacht” (original for voice and piano)
Johannes Brahms2:30
316 Waltzes, op. 39 - For Piano Duet: 1. in B major
piano:
Alfons Kontarsky (pianist) (from 1980-10 until 1981-07) and Aloys Kontarsky (pianist) (from 1980-10 until 1981-07)
piano duo:
Klavierduo Kontarsky
recorded at:
Jesus‐Christus‐Kirche (Dahlem) in Berlin, Germany (from 1980-10 until 1981-07)
recording of:
16 Waltzes, op. 39: No. 1 in B major (for piano four hands) (from 1980-10 until 1981-07)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1865)
part of:
16 Waltzes, op. 39 (for piano four hands)
part of:
16 Waltzes, op. 39 (for piano four hands)
Johannes Brahms0:54
416 Waltzes, op. 39 - For Piano Duet: 6. in C Sharp major
piano:
Alfons Kontarsky (pianist) (in 1980-10) and Aloys Kontarsky (pianist) (in 1980-10)
recorded at:
Jesus‐Christus‐Kirche (Dahlem) in Berlin, Germany (in 1980-10, in 1981-07)
recording of:
16 Waltzes, op. 39: No. 6 in C-sharp major (for piano four hands) (in 1980-10)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1865)
part of:
16 Waltzes, op. 39 (for piano four hands)
part of:
16 Waltzes, op. 39 (for piano four hands)
Johannes Brahms0:59
5Hungarian Dance no.5 in G minor, WoO 1
producer:
Werner Wolf (engineer/producer)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (on 1959-09-04)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (on 1959-09-04)
balance engineer:
Günter Hermanns (producer/engineer) (on 1959-09-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1960)
recorded at:
Jesus‐Christus‐Kirche (Dahlem) in Berlin, Germany (on 1959-09-04)
recording of:
Hungarian Dances for orchestra, WoO 1, Book 1, no. 5 in G minor: Allegro - Vivace (orch. Parlow) (on 1959-09-04)
orchestrator:
Albert Parlow
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
orchestration of:
Hungarian Dances for piano, 4 hands, WoO 1, Book 1, No. 5 in F-sharp minor: Allegro – Vivace
part of:
Hungarian Dances for orchestra (Parlow orchestration)
Johannes Brahms orch. Albert Parlow2:39
6Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 90: 3. Poco allegretto
producer:
Hans Weber (producer/engineer)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1964-09-28 until 1964-09-30)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1964-09-28 until 1964-09-30)
balance engineer:
Günter Hermanns (producer/engineer) (from 1964-09-28 until 1964-09-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1964)
recorded at:
Jesus‐Christus‐Kirche (Dahlem) in Berlin, Germany (from 1964-09-28 until 1964-09-30)
recording of:
Sinfonie Nr. 3 F-Dur, op. 90: III. Poco allegretto (from 1964-09-28 until 1964-09-30)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1883)
part of:
Sinfonie Nr. 3 F-Dur, op. 90 (Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 90)
Johannes Brahms5:57
7Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: 4. Chor: "Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen, Herr Zebaoth!"
executive engineer:
Wolfgang Stengel
producer:
Dr. Hans Hirsch (producer at Deutsche Grammophon)
choir vocals:
Pražský filharmonický sbor (Czech Philharmonic Chorus, Prague Philharmonic Choir) (from 1982-08-25 until 1982-09-03)
orchestra:
Česká filharmonie (Czech Philharmonic, formerly Czech Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1982-08-25 until 1982-09-03)
conductor:
Giuseppe Sinopoli (conductor) (from 1982-08-25 until 1982-09-03)
chorus master:
Lubomír Mátl (conductor and chorus master) (from 1982-08-25 until 1982-09-03)
balance engineer:
Karl-August Naegler (balance engineer)
recorded at:
Rudolfinum (House of Artists) in Praha (Prague), Czechia (from 1982-08-25 until 1982-09-03)
recording of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45: IV. “Wie lieblich sind Deine Wohnungen” (Chor) (from 1982-08-25 until 1982-09-03)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
Ein deutsches Requiem, op. 45
Johannes Brahms7:30
8Symphony no.4 in E minor, op. 98: 4. Allegro energico e passionato - Più allegro
engineer:
Hans‐Rudolf Müller (engineer)
executive producer:
Hans Hirsch (producer at Deutsche Grammophon)
producer:
Hans Weber (producer/engineer)
editor:
Günter Hermanns (producer/engineer)
orchestra:
Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic) (from 1980-03-12 until 1980-03-15)
conductor:
Carlos Kleiber (conductor) (from 1980-03-12 until 1980-03-15)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (editor/engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1981)
recorded at:
Wiener Musikverein: Großer Musikvereinssaal in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (from 1980-03-12 until 1980-03-15)
recording of:
Sinfonie Nr. 4 e-Moll, op. 98: IV. Allegro energico e passionato (from 1980-03-12 until 1980-03-15)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (from 1884 until 1885)
part of:
Sinfonie Nr. 4 e-Moll, op. 98 (Symphony no. 4 in E minor, op. 98)
Johannes Brahms9:17
9Intermezzi, op. 117: 1. in E-flat major
producer:
Dr. Manfred Richter (Producer for Deutsche Grammophon)
piano:
Wilhelm Kempff (pianist) (in 1963-12)
balance engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer) (in 1963-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1964)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal (Hannover) in Hannover (Hanover), Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1963-12)
recording of:
3 intermezzi, op. 117: Nr. 1 in Es‐Dur. Andante moderato (3 Intermezzi, op. 117: No. 1 in E-flat major. Andante moderato) (in 1963-12)
premiered in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1893-01-30)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1892)
part of:
3 intermezzi, op. 117
Johannes Brahms4:37
10Intermezzi, op. 117: 2. in B-flat minor
producer:
Dr. Manfred Richter (Producer for Deutsche Grammophon)
piano:
Wilhelm Kempff (pianist) (in 1963-12)
balance engineer:
Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer) (in 1963-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1964)
recorded at:
Beethovensaal (Hannover) in Hannover (Hanover), Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Germany (in 1963-12)
recording of:
3 intermezzi, op. 117: Nr. 2 in b‐Moll. Andante non troppo e con molta espressione (3 Intermezzi, op. 117: No. 2 in B-flat minor. Andante non troppo e con molta espressione) (in 1963-12)
premiered in:
Wien (Vienna), Austria (on 1893-01-30)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1892)
part of:
3 intermezzi, op. 117
Johannes Brahms4:02
11Concerto For Violin And Cello in A minor, op. 102: 3. Vivace non troppo - Poco meno allegro - Tempo I
cello:
Truls Mørk (Norwegian cellist) (in 2008-04)
violin:
Vadim Repin (violinist) (in 2008-04)
orchestra:
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) (in 2008-04)
conductor:
Riccardo Chailly (conductor) (in 2008-04)
recorded at:
Gewandhaus (1981-) in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony), Germany (in 2008-04)
recording of:
Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra in A minor, op. 102 “Double Concerto”: III. Vivace non troppo (in 2008-04)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1887)
part of:
Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra in A minor, op. 102 “Double Concerto”
Johannes Brahms8:31
12Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 68: 1. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro - Meno allegro
engineer:
Günther Hermanns (producer/engineer)
executive producer:
Otto Gerdes (conductor and producer) and Prof. Elsa Schiller (Deutsche Grammophon's head of production 1952-1965)
producer:
Wolfgang Lohse and Hans Weber (producer/engineer)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1959-10)
conductor:
Karl Böhm (Austrian conductor) (in 1959-10)
balance engineer:
Walter Alfred Wettler
recorded at:
Jesus‐Christus‐Kirche (Dahlem) in Berlin, Germany (in 1959-10)
recording of:
Sinfonie Nr. 1 c-Moll, op. 68: I. Un poco sostenuto – Allegro (in 1959-10)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (from 1855 until 1876)
part of:
Sinfonie Nr. 1 c-Moll, op. 68 (Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 68)
Johannes Brahms12:41
13Piano Concerto no.2 in B-flat, op. 83: 2. Allegro appassionato
recording engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (editor/engineer)
producer:
Günther Breest (producer for classical music)
piano:
Emil Gilels (pianist) (from 1972-06-12 until 1972-06-13)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1972-06-12 until 1972-06-13)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (conductor) (from 1972-06-12 until 1972-06-13)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (editor/engineer) (from 1972-06-16 until 1972-06-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor International GmbH (not for release label use!) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Jesus‐Christus‐Kirche (Dahlem) in Berlin, Germany (from 1972-06-12 until 1972-06-13)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 83: II. Allegro appassionato (from 1972-06-12 until 1972-06-13)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (from 1878 until 1881)
part of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 83
Johannes Brahms9:29
14Academic Festival Overture, op. 80
executive producer:
Karl Faust (producer)
producer:
Rainer Brock (producer and recording supervisor for Deutsche Grammophon)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1967-11)
conductor:
Claudio Abbado (conductor) (in 1967-11)
balance engineer:
Günter Hermanns (producer/engineer)
recorded at:
UFA-Tonstudio in Berlin, Germany (in 1967-11)
recording of:
Akademische Fest‐Ouvertüre, op. 80 (Academic Festival Overture, op. 80) (in 1967-11)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1880)
part of:
Johannes Brahms. Thematisch-Bibliographisches Werkverzeichnis (number: op. 80)
Johannes Brahms10:06
15Violin Concerto in D, op. 77 - Cadenza: Nathan Milstein: 3. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace - Poco più presto
producer:
Günther Breest (producer for classical music)
violin:
Nathan Milstein (violinist) (from 1974-12-11 until 1974-12-14)
orchestra:
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Vienna Philharmonic) (from 1974-12-11 until 1974-12-14)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (conductor) (from 1974-12-11 until 1974-12-14)
balance engineer:
Günter Hermanns (producer/engineer) (from 1974-12-11 until 1974-12-14)
recorded at:
Konzerthaus: Großer Saal in Landstraße, Wien (Vienna), Austria (from 1974-12-11 until 1974-12-14)
recording of:
Konzert für Violine und Orchester D-Dur, op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace (Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace) (from 1974-12-11 until 1974-12-14)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1878)
part of:
Konzert für Violine und Orchester D-Dur, op. 77 (Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 77)
Johannes Brahms8:07
16Piano Quartet no.1 in G minor, op. 25: 4. Rondo alla Zingarese
producer:
Werner Mayer (classical producer)
cello:
Martin Lovett (cellist) (in 1970-12)
piano:
Emil Gilels (pianist) (in 1970-12)
viola:
Peter Schidlof (violist) (in 1970-12)
violin:
Norbert Brainin (violinist) (in 1970-12)
balance engineer:
Klaus Behrens (engineer), Jobst Eberhardt (sound engineer, mainly for Deutsche Grammophon) and Heinz Wildhagen (engineer, producer) (in 1970-12)
recorded at:
Bavaria Musikstudios in München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1970-12)
recording of:
Piano Quartet no. 1 in G minor, op. 25: IV. Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto (in 1970-12)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (from 1856 until 1861)
part of:
Piano Quartet no. 1 in G minor, op. 25
Johannes Brahms8:22
17Clarinet Quintet in B minor, op. 115: 1. Allegro
cello:
David Finckel (in 1996-12)
clarinet:
David Shifrin (clarinetist) (in 1996-12)
string quartet:
Emerson String Quartet (in 1996-12)
viola:
Lawrence Dutton (violist) (in 1996-12)
violin:
Eugene Drucker (in 1996-12) and Philip Setzer (violinist) (in 1996-12)
recorded at:
The Performing Arts Center, State University of New York (Purchase College) in Purchase, Harrison, New York, United States (in 1996-12)
recording of:
Quintet for Clarinet, 2 Violins, Viola, and Cello in B minor, op. 115: I. Allegro (in 1996-12)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1891)
part of:
Quintet for Clarinet, 2 Violins, Viola, and Cello in B minor, op. 115
Johannes Brahms13:03
18Piano Trio no.1 in B, op. 8: 2. Scherzo (Allegro molto)
recording engineer:
Wolf‐Dieter Karwatky
producer and balance engineer:
Helmut Burk
cello:
Jian Wang (cellist) (in 1995-04)
piano:
Maria João Pires (pianist) (in 1995-04)
violin:
Augustin Dumay (violinist) (in 1995-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (this is the company; for release labels, use “Deutsche Grammophon”) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Studio Lankwitz in Lankwitz, Berlin, Germany (in 1995-04)
recording of:
Trio for Piano, Violin, and Cello no. 1 in B major, op. 8: II. Scherzo. Allegro molto (revised; 1889) (in 1995-04)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (from 1853 until 1854)
revised by:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1889)
part of:
Trio for Piano, Violin, and Cello no. 1 in B major, op. 8 (revised; 1889)
revision of:
Trio for Piano, Violin, and Cello no. 1 in B major, op. 8: II. Scherzo. Allegro molto — Trio. Più lento — Tempo primo (original; 1854)
Johannes Brahms6:36
19Piano Concerto no.1 in D minor, op. 15: 2. Adagio (Live)
producer:
Wilhelm Meister (Tonmeister / recording producer)
editor:
Bernadette Rüb
piano:
Hélène Grimaud (French pianist) (in 2012-04)
orchestra:
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra) (in 2012-04)
conductor:
Andris Nelsons (conductor) (in 2012-04)
balance engineer:
Peter Urban (sound engineer)
recorded at:
Herkulessaal in München (Munich), Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 2012-04)
live recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in D minor, op. 15: II. Adagio (in 2012-04)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (from 1854 until 1859)
part of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in D minor, op. 15
Johannes Brahms14:28
20String Quintet no.2 in G, op. 111: 1. Allegro non troppo, ma con brio
cello:
Clemens Hagen (cellist) (in 1996-02)
string quartet:
Hagen Quartett (Hagen Quartet, Austrian string quartet) (in 1996-02)
viola:
Gérard Caussé (violist) (in 1996-02) and Veronika Hagen (violist) (in 1996-02)
violin:
Lukas Hagen (violinist) (in 1996-02) and Rainer Schmidt (Austrian violinist) (in 1996-02)
recorded at:
Mozarteum: Großer Saal in Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria (in 1996-02)
recording of:
String Quintet no. 2 in G major, op. 111: I. Allegro non troppo, ma con brio (in 1996-02)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1890)
part of:
String Quintet no. 2 in G major, op. 111
Johannes Brahms12:43
21Piano Quartet no.3 in C minor, op. 60: 4. Finale (Allegro)
cello:
Ottomar Borwitzky (cellist) (in 1982-01)
piano:
Tamás Vásáry (Hungarian pianist and conductor) (in 1982-01)
viola:
Wolfram Christ (violist and conductor) (in 1982-01)
violin:
Thomas Brandis (violinist) (in 1982-01)
recorded at:
Jesus‐Christus‐Kirche (Dahlem) in Berlin, Germany (in 1982-01)
recording of:
Piano Quartet no. 3 in C minor, op. 60: IV. Finale. Allegro comodo (in 1982-01)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (from 1855 until 1875)
part of:
Piano Quartet no. 3 in C minor, op. 60
Johannes Brahms8:44
22Sonata For Cello And Piano no.1 in E minor, op. 38: 3. Allegro - Più presto
producer:
Cord Garben (pianist and conductor)
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (in 1982-07)
piano:
Rudolf Serkin (pianist) (in 1982-07)
balance engineer:
Wolfgang Mitlehner
recorded at:
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., United States (in 1982-07)
recording of:
Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 1 in E minor, op. 38: III. Allegro (in 1982-07)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (from 1862 until 1865)
part of:
Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 1 in E minor, op. 38 (Cello Sonata no. 1 in E minor, op. 38)
Johannes Brahms6:36
23String Sextet no.1 in B-flat, op. 18: 2. Andante ma moderato
recording engineer:
Harald Baudis (sound engineer)
executive producer:
Dr. Hans Hirsch (producer at Deutsche Grammophon)
producer:
Rainer Brock (producer and recording supervisor for Deutsche Grammophon)
cello [cello I]:
Martin Lovett (cellist) (in 1966-12)
cello [cello II]:
William Pleeth (cellist) (in 1966-12)
string quartet:
Amadeus Quartet (in 1966-12)
viola [viola I]:
Peter Schidlof (violist) (in 1966-12)
viola [viola II]:
Cecil Aronowitz (viola player) (in 1966-12)
violin [violin I]:
Norbert Brainin (violinist) (in 1966-12)
violin [violin II]:
Siegmund Nissel (violinist) (in 1966-12)
recorded at:
UFA-Tonstudio in Berlin, Germany (in 1966-12)
recording of:
Sextet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and 2 Cellos no. 1 in B-flat major, op. 18: II. Andante ma moderato (in 1966-12)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (from 1859 until 1860)
part of:
Sextet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, and 2 Cellos no. 1 in B-flat major, op. 18 (String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 18)
Johannes Brahms9:03
24Symphony no.2 in D, op. 73: 3. Allegretto grazioso (Quasi andantino) - Presto ma non assai
executive producer:
Günther Breest (producer for classical music)
producer:
Christopher Alder (editor/engineer/producer)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (in 1988-09)
conductor:
Claudio Abbado (conductor) (in 1988-09)
balance engineer:
Günter Hermanns (producer/engineer)
recorded at:
Berliner Philharmonie in Mitte, Berlin, Germany (in 1988-09)
recording of:
Sinfonie Nr. 2 D-Dur, op. 73: III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi andantino) (in 1988-09)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1877)
part of:
Sinfonie Nr. 2 D-Dur, op. 73 (Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 73)
Johannes Brahms5:28
25Nachklang, op. 59, no.4
cello:
Mischa Maisky (cellist) (in 1996-01)
piano:
Pavel Gililov (pianist) (in 1996-01)
recorded at:
Rittersaal in Rapperswil, Sankt Gallen (Canton of St. Gallen), Switzerland (in 1996-01)
recording of:
8 Lieder und Gesänge, op. 59: Nr. 4. Nachklang (in 1996-01)
lyricist:
Klaus Groth
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
8 Lieder und Gesänge, op. 59
Johannes Brahms2:12

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part of:The Essentials (Deutsche Grammophon) (order: 11)