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Mark Obert-Thorn has performed an inestimable service for Naxos and fans of historical recordings by restoring the great performances of the past with the most advanced technology. The recordings -- taken from the cleanest 78 rpm pressings available -- are remarkable, not only for the depth of sound and the precise editing of sides, but also because musical values are preserved without artificial effects or misguided attempts at noise reduction. In Wilhelm Backhaus' 1932 recording of the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1, the piano's central placement is apparent without audio enhancement, and the performer is clearly heard at all dynamic levels. Although the orchestra's sound is a little fuzzy at times, with strings too dominant in the Allegro's fortissimo passages, the winds are distinct in the Adagio. A sense of Adrian Boult's blending comes through in the Allegro non troppo despite the slight sonic overload in the tutti sections. In the solo works, Backhaus is heard to better advantage and attention may be turned to his interpretations. The Variations on a Theme by Paganini, recorded in 1929, is masterfully executed, incisive, and dramatic, yet classically shaped and relatively free of rubato. The Rhapsodies (2) are even more focused and resonant, and Backhaus throws himself with full force into these passionate pieces.
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Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 (Johannes Brahms)
Johannes Brahms, Composer - BBC Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist - Adrian Boult, Conductor
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - BBC Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist - Adrian Boult, Conductor
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - BBC Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist - Adrian Boult, Conductor
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
28 Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35 (Johannes Brahms)
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
2 Rhapsodies, op. 79 (Johannes Brahms)
Johannes Brahms, Composer - BBC Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist - Adrian Boult, Conductor
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Johannes Brahms, Composer - BBC Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra - Wilhelm Backhaus, Artist, MainArtist - Adrian Boult, Conductor
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
Album review
Mark Obert-Thorn has performed an inestimable service for Naxos and fans of historical recordings by restoring the great performances of the past with the most advanced technology. The recordings -- taken from the cleanest 78 rpm pressings available -- are remarkable, not only for the depth of sound and the precise editing of sides, but also because musical values are preserved without artificial effects or misguided attempts at noise reduction. In Wilhelm Backhaus' 1932 recording of the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1, the piano's central placement is apparent without audio enhancement, and the performer is clearly heard at all dynamic levels. Although the orchestra's sound is a little fuzzy at times, with strings too dominant in the Allegro's fortissimo passages, the winds are distinct in the Adagio. A sense of Adrian Boult's blending comes through in the Allegro non troppo despite the slight sonic overload in the tutti sections. In the solo works, Backhaus is heard to better advantage and attention may be turned to his interpretations. The Variations on a Theme by Paganini, recorded in 1929, is masterfully executed, incisive, and dramatic, yet classically shaped and relatively free of rubato. The Rhapsodies (2) are even more focused and resonant, and Backhaus throws himself with full force into these passionate pieces.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 34 track(s)
- Total length: 01:11:35
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Wilhelm Backhaus BBC Symphony Orchestra Sir Adrian Boult
- Composer: Johannes Brahms
- Label: Naxos
- Genre: Classical
- Collection: Naxos Historical
(C) 2003 Naxos (P) 2003 Naxos
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