Hermann Abendroth Conducts Beethoven, Brahms & Bruckner

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 Allegro vivace e con brio
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

2. Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 Allegretto scherzando
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

3. Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 Tempi di Menuetto
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

4. Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 Allegro vivace
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

5. Work(s) Radio Announcement: Abendroth Conducts Brahms Symphony No. 2 (In German)
Composed by Spoken Word


6. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 Allegro non troppo
Composed by Johannes Brahms

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

7. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 Adagio non troppo-L'istesso Tempo, ma grazioso
Composed by Johannes Brahms

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

8. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 Allegretto grazioso (Quasi Andantino)-Presto, ma non assai
Composed by Johannes Brahms

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

9. Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 Allegro con spirito
Composed by Johannes Brahms

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

10. Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (Apocalyptic; The German Michel) (First Definitive version; Schalk version), WAB 108 Allegro moderato
Composed by Anton Bruckner

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

11. Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (Apocalyptic; The German Michel) (First Definitive version; Schalk version), WAB 108 Scherzo moderato. Allegro moderato/Trio. Langsam
Composed by Anton Bruckner

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

12. Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (Apocalyptic; The German Michel) (First Definitive version; Schalk version), WAB 108 Adagio. Feierlich langsam, doch nicht schleppend
Composed by Anton Bruckner

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

13. Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (Apocalyptic; The German Michel) (First Definitive version; Schalk version), WAB 108 Finale. Feierlich, nicht schnell
Composed by Anton Bruckner

Conducted by Hermann Abendroth

Hermann Abendroth Conducts Beethoven, Brahms & Bruckner, Music, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Anton Bruckner, Spoken Word, Hermann Abendroth, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Orchestral & Symphonic, Romantic Symphony, Symphonic
Hermann Abendroth Conducts Beethoven, Brahms & Bruckner
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Better Bruckner is available; good Beethoven and Brahms
 Hermann Abendroth Conducts Beethoven, Brahms & Bruckner

Manufacturer: Music & Arts Program
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by BeethovenAll Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by BrahmsAll Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by BrucknerAll Works by Bruckner | Bruckner, Anton | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
RomanticRomantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00005UVWX
Release Date: 2006-01-01

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Better Bruckner is available; good Beethoven and Brahms.......2004-08-01

This is a revision of my initial review of Abendroth's Bruckner Eighth. To begin with, I'm not too pleased with the sound of this 1949 performance. In the first movement in particular it is relatively distant, tubby and veiled. This, in combination with Abendroth's rather sleepwalking style, leaves me unsupportive. The faster paced second movement is fine, but nothing special. In the third movement, Abendroth gets a bit sluggish again, yet things are really more than satisfactory. His final movement is variable, but mainly quite good. Though better sound might have given me more of a favorable view of the entire performance, I still believe my feelings would have remained mixed. Besides, there are several other versions of the Bruckner Eighth I find more consistenly rewarding---for example, Schuricht, Van Beinum, Bohm, Jochum and Knappertsbusch in both his Berlin and Munich Philharmonic readings. Indeed, generally speaking, for me Knappertsbusch, Schuricht and Jochum simply get to the soul of Bruckner in a way that is more satisfying and complete than any other conductors I have heard.

The other Eighth offered here---Beethoven's---has both nice rhythms and continuity. The first movement is attractively propulsive, the second brisk and satisfying and the third (menuetto) has a touch of romantic spirit, which I like. In the final movement, I had expected a mach speed pace from Abendroth. Instead, he presents a well timed, musical allegro vivace. Overall, a very fine performance with interesting detail and very good sound. The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra plays particularly well.

In the Brahms Second Symphony (1939) I wish the sound had been better. Alas, it is only fair. Abendroth presents a romantic view, and his interpretation is quite enjoyable. Expectedly, he projects a powerful sense of drive, especially in the last movement. Though the Breslau Radio Orchestra reveals its limitations, it weighs in with a pretty good effort.

In sum, this set is a mixed bag, especially soundwise. For better fare I would direct you to my previous review of Abendroth's unissued broadcast performances (the fourth disc in that set notwithstanding), 1939-1950.

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