Admirers of Herbert von Karajan often point to his Deutsche Grammophon recordings of the 1960s and '70s as his best work, and note that this was a highly productive time for him and the Berlin Philharmonic, when they recorded prolifically and perfected the burnished sound that became their stock in trade. To be sure, these performances of Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in C minor, recorded in 1963, and Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, "Spring," performed in 1971, are sonorous and rich in orchestral colors, ...
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Admirers of Herbert von Karajan often point to his Deutsche Grammophon recordings of the 1960s and '70s as his best work, and note that this was a highly productive time for him and the Berlin Philharmonic, when they recorded prolifically and perfected the burnished sound that became their stock in trade. To be sure, these performances of Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 1 in C minor, recorded in 1963, and Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, "Spring," performed in 1971, are sonorous and rich in orchestral colors, and only the most stubborn critics would deny the seductive power of the sound of these recordings. However, there are more things to consider than their excellent ensemble blend and the great audio reproduction. Karajan's interpretation of the Brahms is surprisingly analytical and detached, not at all what is expected in this noble Romantic symphony, and there's a calculated approach to the timing and movement that emphasizes effect over emotion. It feels as if Karajan's...
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