Film

Bernstein Brahms Symphonies

1984 · 3h 55m · Music

Towering Performances!

Here is the most convincing presentation of Brahms' symphonies that I personally have ever experienced. There is no explaining a gift like Leonard Bernstein, a true legend and one of the truly great ones of the 20th century (and a great Brahms conductor!). I have followed his career and recordings both at the NY Philharmonic and at Vienna (other places too). His brilliance and incandescence are revelatory in these Brahms performances. His view of a thorough-going romantic Brahms expressing his passionate control of an inner rage in classical form is convincing. He and this great Vienna orchestra give a consistent statement of it. And, of course, Bernstein's introductory comments are without peer.

Leonard Bernstein

Himself

Vienna Philharmonic

• Humphrey BurtonDirector

Release date

January 1, 1984

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

3h 55m

Rated

G

Genres

Music

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