Carlos Kleiber, conductor
Wiener Philharmoniker
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Symphony No.2 in D major op.73
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Adagio non troppo
III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi andantino)
IV. Allegro con spirito
Recorded live in Vienna, Musikvereinssaal, on 6 and 7 October 1991
This symphony is a sort of well of aesthetic power that never fails to slake the thirst for beauty no matter how many times one dips one's bucket into it.
P1B1U1H1 1 day ago
Carlos Kleiber!!! One of my favorites!!! And probably the most elegant conductor
lunaticfriki 1 day ago
This is a stunningly original performance of a beloved familiar symphony; as if the piece had been "cleaned up" like a famous painting. I have read that Kleiber infused his conducting with meticulous detail and a rhythmic balletic flow. This is very evident throughout, especially in the last movement. I am overwhelmed with joy every time I watch it. Thank you so much for this gem!
Brahmsfourth 4 days ago in playlist Favorite videos
He paints the majesty of sound using the rich colors of the instruments and the great players. The brush strokes of his hands, arms and body bring the glorious sound to life. A rare privilege.
tibele1000 1 week ago
Absofuc**inglutely genius!
wxsty 1 week ago
Thanks for posting this great symphony conducted by this great maestro. Kleiber's laissez faire approach in the opening is appropriate for a world-class orchestra who knows this music intimately—more of a partnership than leader-follower dynamic. But that's a mark of a great conductor, knowing how much he (or she) needs to do at any given moment. I love what he does in the second theme, 3:56—only one of many magical moments.
cobrafarmer 2 weeks ago
Under Kleiber, at least for once, the second violin and holzblaser are heard... it's amazing! I didn't believe the fundamentalism of VPO "tradizione" first violin chauvinism permitted less than the usual display of musical backwardness... anything was possible under Carlos Kleiber!
zezeoli 2 weeks ago
ああ、ヨーロッパ文明の最上のアロマ。
sakurasanaenobu 3 weeks ago
Grande, immenso Carlos! Il re Mida della "Musica".
Fasolt100 4 weeks ago
Magic. Poetry. As intimate as any orchestral playing can be. as far from sensationalism as any conductor can be. Did anyone understand Brahms as Kleiber did?
maxreger100 1 month ago