Originally posted by jayne lee wilson
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My current favorite Brahms cycle is Paavo Jaarvi/Bremen, on a Blu Ray. Tempos are brisk with a good pulse maintained, singing lines, and transparent textures. My longstanding favorite cycle of a more traditional approach is Sanderling/Dresden. Cycles that I have lost some affection for are Klemperer, which now seems stiff and massive, and Andrew Manze, whose virtues have been equalled and surpassed by Jaarvi. I also have cycles be Levine (Chicago) and Szell, and the rest my Brahms are individual recordings. I also have Furtwangler.
Still trying to figure out if I am able, or if it is safe, to go to work this morning...
Forgot to mention Janowski/Pittsburgh on Pentatone, which is really superb and an excellent multichannel recording
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