Carlos Kleiber - Brahms: Symphonie Nr.4 (1981) [2009 SHM-CD]

Kleiber's Brahms is straightforward, rock steady, and superbly played. There are many versions of this symphony that feature more emphatic highlights and individual features, but few have the sort of cumulative power that carries right up to the last note. This one does. Kleiber's architectural grasp is especially evident in the finale, which, as a series of variations over a repeated bass line, is in itself a type of musical architecture. An unforgettable experience.

Tracks:

1 1. Allegro Non Troppo 12:54
2 2. Andante Moderato 11:24
3 3. Allegro Giocoso - Poco Meno Presto - Tempo I 6:09
4 4. Allegro Energico E Passionato - Più Allegro 9:14

Personnel:

Carlos Kleiber (conductor)
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra