Brahms: Alto Rhapsody; Nänie; Gesang der Parzen; Schicksalslied

Johannes Brahms (Composer), Robert Shaw (Conductor), Marilyn Horne (Performer), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (Orchestra), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Marilyn Horne
• Orchestra: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Robert Shaw
• Composer: Johannes Brahms
• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000003CV2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,902 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #5 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Divas > Horne, Marilyn

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Done!, August 26, 1999

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This review is from: Brahms: Alto Rhapsody; Nänie; Gesang der Parzen; Schicksalslied (Audio CD)

A very rare recording that is seldom seen or heard. Most of the works on the album are rarely recorded, making this cd an unusual and exciting find. The four works on the disc show Brahms at his best. The playing of the orchestra, the singing of the choir and the direction of Robert shaw are all flawless and beautifully done. Get this cd as soon as posible!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite, unique choral works, July 27, 2005

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Kevin Lash (Princeton, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brahms: Alto Rhapsody; Nänie; Gesang der Parzen; Schicksalslied (Audio CD)

Brahms is overwhelmingly the most-performed composer in the 45-year history of the American Choral Directors Association conventions, according to a very informative ACDA monograph by Sandefur Schmidt -- confirming what one might naturally suspect. This reflects not only the especially large contribution Brahms made to choral literature (both sacred and secular, large- and small-scale), but also a universal love for that romantic era of music which Brahms exemplified better than anyone, in absolutely first-rate compositions. Okay, maybe some people don't care for it. For the rest, you can't go wrong with these, the secular pieces for chorus & orchestra -- a sub-genre with almost no lasting competition from Brahms' contemporaries or followers. Uniquely gorgeous works, in excellent performances.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Serious music, June 26, 2007

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This review is from: Brahms: Alto Rhapsody; Nänie; Gesang der Parzen; Schicksalslied (Audio CD)

This is Brahms at his most contemplative, complex and introspective. Complete attention is required. If you are looking for lollypops & lullabies you will be disappointed. This music takes you to the lofty heights of parnassus. No one said the climb would be easy & you need to have made the necessary intellectual preparation.

Robert Shaw & the Atlanta Symphony have, once again, shown themselves to be a first class unit. There is no banal, excessive displays of emotion, no hysteria - just beautiful music tatefully recorded.