Brahms, Furtwängler, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra - Furtwängler Conducts Brahms Symphony No 4 In E Minor Hungarian Dances 12 And 3

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Review by Seth Dennon

Furtwängler Conducts Brahms Symphony No. 4 In E Minor & Hungarian Dances 12 And 3 – A Timeless Ride Through Emotion Let’s get one thing straight: this album isn’t just music; it’s a journey. Released in 1971 by Unicorn Records, this gem brings together Johannes Brahms’ genius with Wilhelm Furtwängler’s fiery baton-waving magic. The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra tag along for the ride, making it feel like you’re sitting smack dab in the middle of some grand European concert hall from another era. Now, let me tell ya—this isn’t your run-of-the-mill classical record. It’s got that Romantic vibe but feels so alive, so raw. You can practically hear Furtwängler sweating over the podium as he wrings every ounce of emotion outta these players. Two tracks stuck with me hard: Brahms Symphony No. 4 In E Minor (the second movement, "Allegro Moderato") and Hungarian Dance No. 3. Let me break ‘em down real quick. First up, the Allegro Moderato. Oh man, this piece hits different. From the first note, it feels like someone opened a window into Brahms’ soul. The strings swell softly at first, almost shyly, then BAM—it builds into this massive wave of sound that grabs you by the collar and shakes you awake. There’s something about how Furtwängler handles the dynamics here—it’s not perfect, not polished to death like modern recordings. Instead, it’s messy in all the right ways, full of heartbeats and breaths and little imperfections that make it human. I kept replaying this part because it felt like Brahms himself was whispering secrets directly into my ear. Then there’s Hungarian Dance No. 3. If the symphony is deep and brooding, this track is its wild cousin who shows up uninvited to family dinners and steals the show. It starts off jaunty, playful even, with violins dancing around like they don’t have a care in the world. But halfway through, things take a turn—you can hear the passion bubbling under the surface, threatening to burst free. By the time it crescendos, you’re left breathless, wondering what just happened. Honestly? This track made me wanna grab someone’s hand and spin ‘em around the room. Pure joy bottled up in five minutes. What makes this whole album special is how it bridges worlds. On one side, you’ve got Brahms’ meticulous compositions, packed with layers upon layers of meaning. On the other, Furtwängler’s interpretation adds this raw, untamed energy that feels almost dangerous. Together, they create something timeless—a snapshot of two musical titans colliding across decades. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album in 2023 feels kinda ironic. Back when it came out in ’71, people probably thought records like this would always be around, ya know? Like, “Classical music will never die!” Fast forward fifty years, and we’re living in an age where TikTok trends last longer than most songs on the charts. Makes you wonder—if Brahms were alive today, would he be dropping beats on SoundCloud instead? Anyway, if you’re looking for an escape from the noise of modern life—or just wanna feel something real for once—give this album a spin. Just don’t blame me if it leaves you staring out the window, daydreaming about Vienna in the 1800s.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Hungarian Dances 1,2 And 3
Hungarian Dance No 3
Allegro Non Troppo
Allegro Giocoso
Brahms Symphony No. 4 In E Minor
Hungarian Dance No 1
Allegro Energetico E Passionato
Hungarian Dance No 2
Allegro Moderato

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Catalog Numbers

WFS 1

Labels

Unicorn Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Mono

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtTitania-Palast, Berlin

Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByJohannes Brahms
ConductorFurtwangler

Notes

  • Furtwängler conducts Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor. The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This was issued in Germany in September 1959 on Electrola E 90995. The recording is of a public concert in the Titania- Palast, Berlin on 24th October 1948. This Unicorn Records issue was the first time it was available in the UK.
  • The Hungarian Dances are of Furtwängler conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and are studio recordings.
  • Hungarian Dance No 1 was first issued in the UK on HMV DB 9727 (February 1952).
  • Hungarian Dances Nos 2 and 3 were first issued in the UK on HMV DB 6934 September 1949).
  • The Unicorn Records issue was the first time they were available in the UK on LP

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): 2XEA 4319-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): 2XEA 4320-1

About Brahms, Furtwängler, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

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Born: 1833-05-07 (Hamburg, Germany). Died: 1897-04-03 (Vienna, Austria). Johannes Brahms was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic period.

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: the album *Furtwängler Conducts Brahms Symphony No. 4 In E Minor Hungarian Dances 12 And 3* was released in 1971, but the music itself is way older. Johannes Brahms composed these pieces in the 19th century. It’s wild to think that his work still resonates so powerfully centuries later. The recording features two legendary orchestras—the Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic—led by Wilhelm Furtwängler, a conductor known for his intense, emotional interpretations. Even though it came out in the UK on Unicorn Records, this album feels timeless, like a bridge between past and present. Romantic-era genius never gets old.