Symphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98

by Johannes Brahms / Boston Symphony Orchestra / Charles Munch

Symphony No. 4 in E minor Op. 98 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1950
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 4.11/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Under the direction of a highly dynamic conductor, this performance emphasizes the tragic, autumnal qualities of the composer's final symphony. The orchestra delivers the dense, contrapuntal textures and the rigorous passacaglia finale with immense tonal warmth and rhythmic drive.

Genres

Descriptors: orchestral, symphonic, melodic, long-form, majestic

Tracklist

  1. First Movement: Allegro Non Troppo
  2. Second Movement: Andante Moderato
  3. Third Movement: Allegro Giocoso
  4. Fourth Movement: Allegro Energico E Passionato

Credits

  • Charles Munch - primary artist, conductor
  • Johannes Brahms - primary artist, composed by

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