Lovro von Matacic - Brahms: Symphony No.3, “Tragic” Overture (1973, 1975) [2003]

A truly powerful performance that makes you want to bow your head in front of Matačić. Brahms is truly heroic and has rich lyricism. The NHK Symphony Orchestra also plays brass with a wild flavor that is a little different from today's. Greasy stringed instruments and fascinating. The sound quality was so good that he didn't realize it was from 1973. NHK from around this era seems to have a lot of good recordings that have a very analog feel.

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Tracks:

Brahms : Symphony No.3
Brahms : “Tragic” Overture

Personnel:

Lovro von Matačić
NHK Symphony Orchestra

5 December 1973 NHK Hall, Tokyo (Live, Stereo) – Symphony No.3
19 November 1975 NHK Hall, Tokyo (Live, Stereo) – Overture