Otto Klemperer, Johannes Brahms - Otto Klemperer Conducts Johannes Brahms

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Review by Sabrina Wallace

Album Review: Otto Klemperer Conducts Johannes Brahms Alright, let’s talk about this gem of an album—Otto Klemperer Conducts Johannes Brahms. Released in 2006 by Golden Melodram (yep, from Slovenia!), it’s one of those records that makes you wanna sit down with a cuppa tea and just listen. You know what I mean? It’s classical music, but not the kind that feels like homework. This is Romantic-style Brahms at its finest, brought to life by Otto Klemperer and the Orchestre National De Radio France. And honestly? It’s kinda magical. First off, let’s give props where they’re due. Johannes Brahms wrote some absolute bangers, and Klemperer knew exactly how to bring out their soul. The album kicks off with tracks from Symphony No. 1 in C Minor Op. 68, which is basically Brahms saying, “Hey world, here’s my big, emotional statement.” Track one, Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro, is a slow burn that builds into this massive, sweeping thing. It’s dramatic without being over-the-top—you can almost picture Brahms pacing around his room, muttering to himself while scribbling notes. The orchestra nails it too; every note feels intentional, like they’re telling you a story. But if I had to pick my standout track, it’d be Andante Sostenuto. Oh man, this one hits different. It starts soft, almost like a lullaby, but then BAM—it swells into these rich, heart-wrenching strings that make your chest feel all tight. Like, whoa. There’s something about the way Klemperer handles the dynamics here. He doesn’t rush it. He lets the music breathe, and that patience pays off big time. By the end, you’re left wondering why no one’s made a movie scene timed perfectly to this yet. Seriously, directors, get on that. What I love most about this album is how human it feels. Yeah, it’s fancy orchestral stuff, but it’s also messy and raw in the best way. Brahms wasn’t afraid to pour his feelings into his compositions, and Klemperer understood that vibe completely. Listening to this record feels less like hearing a performance and more like eavesdropping on a conversation between two old friends. So yeah, Otto Klemperer Conducts Johannes Brahms might’ve come out in 2006, but it’s timeless. Honestly, I think Brahms would’ve approved—even if he was probably grumpy about waiting so long for Slovenia to release it. Weird flex, but okay. Final thought: If you ever need to impress someone at a dinner party or just want to zone out after a long day, throw this on. Just don’t blame me if you start randomly air-conducting in your living room. Happens to the best of us.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Adagio Non Troppo Ma Con Brio
Un Poco Sostenuto - Allegro
Symphony No. 1 In C Minor Op. 68
Andante Sostenuto
Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso

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Catalog Numbers

GM 4.0079

Labels

Golden Melodram

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Formats

  • CD
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Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByJohannes Brahms
ConductorOtto Klemperer
OrchestraOrchestre National De Radio France

Notes

  • Recorded Live at: Festival de Montreux, September 17, 1954
  • (p): 2006. D.C. d.o.o.- Slovenia

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  • Barcode: 6 08974 14079 3
  • Rights Society: DP-Sazas
  • SPARS Code: ADD

About Otto Klemperer, Johannes Brahms

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German conductor and composer, born 14 May 1885 in Breslau, Lower Silesia, German Empire (today Wrocław, Poland) and died 6 July 1973 in Zürich, Switzerland. Klemperer went on to hold a number of positions, in Hamburg (19101912); in Barmen (19121913); the Strasbourg Opera (19141917); the Cologne Opera (19171924); and the Wiesbaden Opera House (19241927). From 1927 to 1931, he was conductor at the Kroll Opera in Berlin. In 1935, he migrated to the United States, residing in California after being appointed music director of the , a position he held until 1939. After World War II, he returned to Europe to work at the Budapest Opera (19471950). In 1954, , engaged Klemperer to conduct the in performances of music by Beethoven, Brahms and much more repertoire for Records. Klemperer became the first principal conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra in 1959. His last concert was in September 1971. Father of and , cousin of .

Real Name

    • Otto Nossan Klemperer

Name Vars

  • Dr. Otto Klemperer
  • Generalmusikdirektor Otto Klemperer
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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: In 2006, a classical music album was released in Slovenia that brought together two giants of the Romantic era. The album, *Otto Klemperer Conducts Johannes Brahms*, features Otto Klemperer leading the Orchestre National De Radio France. It includes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, a masterpiece that took Brahms over 14 years to complete. Despite its European roots, this recording found a home on the Slovenian label Golden Melodram. Not bad for an album that bridges centuries and borders, right?