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Tag: Brahms
Review: Brahms – A German Requiem – Edward Gardner
Edward Gardner conducts the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Choirs in Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem, with soprano Johanna Wallroth and baritone Brian Mulligan.
Review: Brahms – The Symphonies and Piano Concertos – Bronfman, Munich Philharmonic, Mehta
Zubin Mehta conducts the Munich Philharmonic in Brahms’ four symphonies and two piano concertos, with Yefim Bronfman as soloist.
Year In Review – The Top 10 Most Popular Classical Music Reviews of 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at the reviews that resonated most with our readers.
Review: Brahms – Cello Sonatas – Alisa Weilerstein, Inon Barnatan
Alisa Weilerstein and Inon Barnatan plays Brahms’ two cello sonatas and an arrangement of the first violin sonata.
Review: Alexandre Kantorow – Brahms and Schubert
Alexandre Kantorow plays Schubert’s ‘Wanderer Fantasie’ and Brahms Piano Sonata No. 1.
Recommended Video: Julia Fischer Plays Brahms Violin Concerto
Philipp von Steinaecker leads the Mahler Academy Orchestra in the composer’s 9th Symphony, on period instruments.
Review: Brahms – Piano Concertos, Late Solo Works – Igor Levit, VPO, Christian Thielemann
Igor Levit plays both Brahms’ Piano Concertos and late piano works, Op. 116-119.
Review: Brahms – The Symphonies – Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the Chamber Orchestra of Europe in Brahms’ four symphonies.
Year In Review – Our Top Classical Albums for 2024
We go over a lot of classical music albums during the year, so when 2024 comes to an end it’s time for members of The Classic Review staff to pick their favorite albums of the year.