Calling Dr. Brahms or anyone who can advise:I have given up waiting for a truly excellent SACD or DVD-A Brahms Symphonies set. For once, I'll have to resort to plain CDs. I am considering the following:
Brahms: The Symphonies / Solti, Chicago Symphony Orchestra (London/Decca Catalog #: 430799)
Could I do better? If so, your recommendation please.
Regards,
--dsdreamer
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Topic - Best Brahms Symphonies set on CD? - dsdreamer 21:45:04 04/12/05 (15)
- Re: Best Brahms Symphonies set on CD? - billeames 12:13:11 04/18/05 (0)
- Alsop/London Phil. on Naxos? - rditmars 13:24:44 04/13/05 (0)
- Another PS (oops!) -- Why has no one mentioned the *greatest* interpreter... - clarkjohnsen 13:08:24 04/13/05 (0)
- Re: Best Brahms Symphonies set on CD? - M. Lucky 11:08:06 04/13/05 (1)
- Very good survey... - C.B. 11:31:19 04/13/05 (1)
- I like Levine 1 and 4... - M. Lucky 14:03:32 04/13/05 (0)
- Well, since you asked.... - Doktor Brahms 10:55:47 04/13/05 (4)
- Thanks so very much for a very helpful post! - dsdreamer 14:45:42 04/17/05 (0)
- "Digital sets tend to suffer from glassy sonics and bland interpretations." Funny thing, that. - clarkjohnsen 12:55:55 04/13/05 (1)
- PS: Great post, by the way. nt - clarkjohnsen 12:57:10 04/13/05 (0)
- Re: Well, since you asked.... - Brian Cheney 11:04:25 04/13/05 (0)
- A tried and true recommendation... - SE 03:55:16 04/13/05 (0)
- Re: Best Brahms Symphonies set on CD? - Todd Krieger 22:40:18 04/12/05 (2)
- Yes, Bruno Walter. - edta 05:23:17 04/15/05 (0)
- Yes, Walter, CBS Symphony is an excellent recommendation. - Pat D 20:16:43 04/13/05 (0)