Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 Conductor: Wilhelm Furtwängler Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded: January 27, 1952, Musikvereinssaal, Vienna Mono (Live) Brahms, along with Beethoven, was an important repertoire for Furtwängler, and this is a definitive performance of the First Symphony, which he performed particularly often. The 1947 studio recording is also famous, but this 1952 live performance is in no way inferior in terms of its energy and completeness. Its passion and intense expression are still fresh. The recording is also clear for its time, fully expressing the appeal of Furtwängler's live recordings. The second movement, in which the Vienna Philharmonic's lush strings take on rich colors under the master's direction, is full of highlights. Furtwängler should have been good at Brahms' No. 1, but he was not blessed with recordings, but this performance is the first to be mentioned among them. What is interesting is that, although there may be different opinions, it is similar to Karajan's 1988 live recording in London, which was released last year. The tempo is slightly different, but the overall shaping and sound are very similar. As Mr. Finke said, listening to this performance, you can see that Karajan is actually the best successor to Furtwängler. It is difficult to choose between the 52 BPO version and this 52 VPO version. Brahms 1 is not good enough just to be powerful. If the performance is empty, it is just annoying. This VPO version is perfect in that respect. Especially, listen to the second movement. This piece is not good unless the violin solo in this movement is good. What a beautiful sound! It is a wonderful movement that you could say everything is in this movement. However, the first movement begins with a wonderful, lustrous sound of the strings! You can enjoy a dramatic and grand scale. He shouts where he shouts, and endures where he endures, a performance with a very large amplitude, and in the inward parts, he dives into the music and burns out with the music. Domestic edition [Out of print] No obi, no scratches on the disc Slightly scratched plastic case *We will discount for bulk purchases (please comment in advance) 150 yen off for each additional item 150 yen off all items for 10 or more items (Please refrain from discounts for single purchases)