Brahms: Complete Symphonies, Requiem / Masur

In his four symphonies, composed 1876-85, Johannes Brahms proved himself a worthy heir to Beethoven. Grand in their scale, the works embody the warmth, nobility and expressivity of the Romantic era. Conductor Kurt Masur – like Brahms – exemplifies the German musical tradition. This respected Kapellmeister of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra became music director of the New York Philharmonic in 1991, achieving a triumphant fusion of Old World spirit and New World dynamism. This set also features A German Requiem, Schicksalied, the Haydn Variations and the Tragic and Academic Overtures.

Price: $32.98