Johannes Brahms: Furtwängler conducts Brahms (Dynamic Audio CD)

Wilhelm Furtwängler, conductor
Concertgebouw Orchestra
Wiener Philharmoniker
Willi Boskovsky (violin) & Emanuel Brabec (cello)

Live Recording: Amsterdam, July 13, 1950 & Vienna, January 27, 1952

Furtwängler’s interpretations of Brahms have long been considered legendary. The Symphony No. 1 is said to be one of his best Brahms recordings. With this new historical recording it is now possible to enjoy the illustrious works on this disc in a newly remastered sound.

The second feature of the CD is a rare recording of the Double Concerto op. 102, made in Vienna in 1952 with a young Willi Boskovsky on the violin; also completely remastered.