William Steinberg - Brahms: Symphony No. 1 In C Minor (1961) Vinyl LP • Command

Catalog Number: CC-33-11011

Record Grading: Excellent (EX), Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/back/inner-gate); remains of a sticker near top-right of front. Inner-sleeve is original (Generic Command). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge some corner wear. Uni-pak opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Hole-punch in bottom-left.)

Tracks:

• Symphony No. 1 In C Minor

About The Record:

Brahms: Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, by William Steinberg, is a distinguished 1961 recording featuring the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, known for its powerful and lyrical interpretation that captures the dramatic intensity and emotional depth of Johannes Brahms's monumental work, often regarded as "Beethoven's Tenth" due to its stylistic echoes and grandeur. Conducted by William Steinberg, who led the Pittsburgh Symphony with precision and vigor during his tenure, this performance highlights the orchestra's lush string sound and robust brass in the symphony's four movements, from the brooding opening to the triumphant finale with its famous chorale theme. The recording stands out for its engineering on the Command label, emphasizing clarity and dynamic range in an era of advancing stereo technology, making it a favorite among audiophiles and listeners appreciating straightforward, non-sensationalist readings of the classical repertoire. No specific individual movements are singled out as popular songs in the classical sense, though the finale's uplifting resolution is widely admired as a highlight of the symphony.