Kurt Masur’s invigorating and warm-hearted accounts of the Brahms Hungarian Dances are welcomed back to the catalogue.
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Hungarian Dances:
No. 1 in G minor
No. 2 in D minor
No. 3 in F major
No. 4 in F sharp minor
No. 5 in G minor
No. 6 in D flat major
No. 7 in F major
No. 8 in A minor
No. 9 in E minor
No. 10 in F major
No. 11 in D minor
No. 12 in D minor
No. 13 in D major
No. 14 in D minor
No. 15 in B flat major
No. 16 in F minor
No. 17 in F sharp minor
No. 18 in D major
No. 19 in B minor
No. 20 in E minor
No. 21 in E minor
Orchestrations by:
Johannes Brahms: Nos. 1, 3, 10
Johan Andreas Hallén: No. 2
Paul Juon: No. 4
Albert Parlow: Nos. 5, 6, 11-16, 18
Martin Schmeling: No. 7
Robert Schollum: Nos. 8, 9
Antonín Dvořák: Nos. 17, 19-21
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Kurt Masur
Recording location: Paul Gerhardt Kirche, Leipzig, Germany, September 1981
‘…these recordings are early digital material and there is no background noise at all… The acoustic is clear and warm and this serves to enhance these performances by an orchestra and conductor who have this music in their bones… Very highly recommended’ Musicweb International
‘beautifully recorded and superbly played’ 2MBS Fine Music
‘The playing captivates by its warmth and charm’ Gramophone
‘Orchestra and conductor have this music in their bones … very highly recommended’ MusicWeb