Symphony no. 4 in E minor, op. 98 / Academic Festival Overture, op. 80

Album by Johannes Brahms & London Symphony Orchestra & Antal Doráti

This recording presents two orchestral works by Johannes Brahms composed in 1880 and 1885. The larger work is a late-Romantic symphony that consolidates Brahms's use of dense orchestration, complex harmonic language and contrapuntal development as a summative statement in his symphonic output, while the shorter concert overture employs buoyant, march-like motifs and ceremonial flourishes reflecting his engagement with academic and celebratory traditions.
First released: November 1968

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 4 in E minor, op. 98: Allegro non troppo
    11:56
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 4 in E minor, op. 98: Andante moderato
    12:00
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 4 in E minor, op. 98: Allegro giocoso – Poco meno presto – Tempo I
    6:04
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 4 in E minor, op. 98: Allegro energico e passionato – Piu allegro
    9:11
  5. 5.
    Academic Festival Overture, op. 80
    9:20

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