Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 68

Album by Johannes Brahms & The Philadelphia Orchestra & Eugene Ormandy

Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 is the first symphony by German composer Johannes Brahms, completed in 1876. The work employs late-Romantic orchestral forces, rigorous thematic development and rich harmonic language within classical forms, and it marks Brahms's establishment in the symphonic tradition following his earlier chamber and piano output.
First released: 1973

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 68: I. Un poco sostenuto - Allegro
    13:39
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 68: II. Andante sostenuto
    9:55
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 68: III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso
    4:45
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 68: IV. Adagio - Allegro non troppo ma con brio
    17:10

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