Beginning in 1917, Leopold Stokowski had one of the longest recording careers, lasting until his death in 1977 at age 95. This release from Pristine Audio features his earliest recordings, including major symphonic works by Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Wagner, Stravinsky, and others. It also includes Stokowski’s first recording of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, which was not reissued until now. The collection has been remastered to achieve incredible sound quality similar to microphone recordings.
Johannes Brahms
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Beginning in 1917, Leopold Stokowski had one of the longest recording careers, lasting until his death in 1977 at age 95. This release from Pristine Audio features his earliest recordings, including major symphonic works by Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Wagner, Stravinsky, and others. It also includes Stokowski’s first recording of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, which was not reissued until now. The collection has been remastered to achieve incredible sound quality similar to microphone recordings.
Johannes Brahms
About the composer…
Throughout his life, Brahms composed a wide range of musical works, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, choral pieces, and solo piano works. His compositions are known for their emotional depth, complexity, and technical virtuosity. Brahms had a meticulous approach to composition and was known for revising his works extensively before considering them complete.
Brahms’ most notable works include his four symphonies, the German Requiem, the Violin Concerto in D major, and the Hungarian Dances. His music is characterized by rich harmonies, lyrical melodies, and a balanced blend of tradition and innovation. Brahms’ contributions to classical music have had a lasting impact on the genre and continue to be celebrated and performed by musicians around the world.