Description
Bernard Haitink Conducts Brahms: Symphony No. 2 and Tragic Overture with the Boston Symphony Orchestra CD
Product Details
- UPC: 028943209427
- Product Type: Music CD
- Brand: Philips
- MPN (Catalog Number): 432 094-2 PH
- Conductor: Bernard Haitink
- Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
- Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic, Orchestral, Symphony, Concert Overture
- Release Year: 1991 (Copyright Year)
- Recording Type: Digital Recording (DDD)
Overview
This Philips Digital recording features a compelling pairing of two major orchestral works by Johannes Brahms, performed by the celebrated conductor Bernard Haitink and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The album presents the joyous and lyrical Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73, often nicknamed Brahms's "Pastoral" symphony for its light-hearted and serene character. In contrast, the program begins with the somber and intensely dramatic Tragic Overture, Op. 81 (Tragische Ouvertüre).
Recorded in the acoustically renowned Symphony Hall, Boston, this 1990 session captures the warmth and richness of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's sound, perfectly suited to Brahms's lush Romantic textures. Haitink's interpretations are known for their structural clarity and profound musical honesty, offering definitive readings of these cornerstones of the German Romantic repertoire.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD, Digital Recording (DDD)
- Conductor: Bernard Haitink
- Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
- Total Runtime: 1 hour 2 minutes (1'02"01')
- Recording Location: Symphony Hall, Boston
- Recording Date: March 1990
- Digital Technology: Digital Recording (DDD)
Interesting Facts
- Brahms's Contrasting Moods: The pairing of the Tragic Overture and the Second Symphony highlights the two sides of Brahms’s compositional voice. The Overture is intense and dramatic, reflecting existential struggle, while the Symphony No. 2, composed quickly in the summer of 1877, is predominantly sunny and idyllic.
- Haitink's Brahms Legacy: Bernard Haitink is widely recognized as one of the great Brahms interpreters of the late 20th century. His approach emphasizes the long line and careful balance, avoiding excessive drama to allow the music's organic structure to speak for itself.
- Symphony Hall Acoustics: The recording benefits from the famous acoustics of Symphony Hall, Boston, often cited as one of the finest concert halls in the world. This ensures a realistic and immersive sound quality that captures the detailed string and woodwind textures of Brahms's orchestration.
Track Listing JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833–1897)
Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 73
- Allegro non troppo (21:40)
- Adagio non troppo (10:02)
- Allegretto grazioso (Quasi andantino) – Presto ma non assai (5:38)
- Allegro con spirito (9:10)
5. Tragic Overture, Op. 81 (Tragische Ouvertüre • Ouverture tragique) (15:00)
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BERNARD HAITINK Total playing-time: 1'02"01'
Publishers
- Label: PHILIPS (Philips Classics Productions)
- Copyright: ℗ 1991 Philips Classics Productions
- Manufacture: Printed in Germany / Imprimé en Allemagne / Made in Germany
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