Johannes Brahms - Symphonie 2; Chant du destin; Danses hongroises (Sawallisch; Kubelík; Doráti)

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Composer: Johannes Brahms

• Schicksalslied, Op. 54
• Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73
• 21 Hungarian Dances (Orchestra), WoO 1 (Selections)

Wiener Singverein / Wiener Symphoniker / Wolfgang Sawallisch

Wiener Philharmoniker / Rafael Kubelík

London Symphony Orchestra / Antal Doráti

Compilation: 2026

Label: Les Indispensables de Diapason

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Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) was a leading German composer, pianist, and conductor of the mid-Romantic era, renowned for combining structural rigor with expressive depth. His works—including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and Lieder—reflect both innovation and reverence for earlier traditions. Born in Hamburg, he developed his career across Europe, forming influential relationships with Robert Schumann and Clara Schumann. Although often viewed as conservative during the War of the Romantics, Brahms’s music was widely acclaimed. Settling in Vienna, he remained a central musical figure whose craftsmanship and evolving style influenced generations of composers.