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Review title: Beats the later HvK recordings
Product review: I'll mainly affirm what others have written here and elsewhere. Of the 60's, 70's and 80's HvK Brahms cycles, the 60's are the best, even with their documented flaws. Don't bother with the 80's digital recordings. The 70's versions are "OK", the playing is perhaps a bit cleaner overall, but the sound stage is tight and un-interesting.The 60's recording of the First has nice sonics and many great moments, some unsurpassed in my experience. Now, if you just want a very good, modern recording of the Brahms First, then try Jansons/Oslo Philharmonic. I own it and like it very much. It received a 10/10 at Classics Today, a site I have found to be reliable.The Schumann on this disc is very good. I own the recent Barenboim Schumann Symphony recordings which have received fine reviews. I find this HvK recording more firey, rhythmic, and edgy, which suits my tastes.
