Blomstedt Conducts & Rehearses Brahms

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Release Date
May 15, 2026
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Johannes Brahms
    • PERFORMER
      Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Friedrich Schloffer
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      May 15, 2026
    • UPC
      4035719002164
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      BRK900216
    • LABEL
      BR Klassik
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. Theme: Chorale St. Antoni: Andante

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    2. Variation 1: Andante con moto

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    3. Variation 2: Vivace

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    4. Variation 3: Con moto

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    5. Variation 4: Andante

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    6. Variation 5: Poco presto

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    7. Variation 6: Vivace

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    8. Variation 7: Grazioso

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    9. Variation 8: Poco presto

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    10. Finale: Andante

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    11. Dirigenten bei der Probe: Einleitung

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Performer: Friedrich Schloffer, Herbert Blomstedt

    12. Die Haydn-Variationen

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Performer: Friedrich Schloffer, Herbert Blomstedt

    13. Nur Piano

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Performer: Herbert Blomstedt

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    14. Ja, das ist schön

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Performer: Herbert Blomstedt

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    15. Zweite Variation tutti

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Performer: Herbert Blomstedt

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    16. Ja, das Ritardando ist ziemlich groß

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Performer: Herbert Blomstedt

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    17. Nochmal Anfang der dritten Variation

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Performer: Herbert Blomstedt

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    18. Nächste Variation: schlicht, aber auch ausdrucksvoll

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Performer: Herbert Blomstedt

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    19. Ich gebe einen ganzen Takt

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Performer: Herbert Blomstedt

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    20. Da müssen wir ein bisschen üben…

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Performer: Herbert Blomstedt

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    21. Was Herbert Blomstedt an der Musik von Johannes Brahms fasziniert

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Performer: Friedrich Schloffer, Herbert Blomstedt

    22. Nächste Variation: sehr lustig im Charakter, nicht schwer

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Performer: Herbert Blomstedt

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    23. Wenn Herbert Blomstedt mit dem BRSO probt

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Performer: Friedrich Schloffer, Herbert Blomstedt

    24. Da fängt das Ritardando an

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Performer: Herbert Blomstedt

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt

    25. Der Anfang vom Finale

      Composer: Johannes Brahms

      Ensemble: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

      Performer: Herbert Blomstedt

      Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt


The distinguished Swedish conductor Herbert Blomstedt, long associated with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra as a regular guest, conducted Johannes Brahms' Variations in B-flat major on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a, in concerts on February 13 and 14, 2014 in the Herkulessaal of the Munich Residenz. This new BR-KLASSIK CD presents not only the live recording of this compelling interpretation but also a live orchestral rehearsal recording from February 10, 2014. The latter forms part of BR-KLASSIK's acclaimed series Conductors at Rehearsal, offering a glimpse into their artistic work with the orchestra. Brahms composed the Variations on a Theme by Haydn in Tutzing during the summer of 1873. The work was premiered on November 2, 1873 in Vienna, conducted by the composer himself. A short while later, Brahms introduced an alternative version for two pianos (Op. 56b), which premiered in 1874, also in Vienna. The Variations are based on the melody of the so-called "Chorale St. Antoni, " taken from the second movement of a Divertimento in B flat major (Hob. II:46) that was most likely mistakenly attributed to Joseph Haydn. The chorale may not even have been written by the composer of the Divertimento and could originally have been a pilgrimage song honouring St. Anthony of Padua in western Hungary (present-day Burgenland). Regardless of their origins, Brahms' Variations (theme with nine variations and finale) stand as one of the composer's most important and most celebrated orchestral works, and remain a cornerstone of the Romantic repertoire. The detailed rehearsal recordings on the CD provide a deeper insight into this magnificent work. Listeners can experience first-hand how the conductor's wishes, ideas and instructions are implemented, how his explanations and his temperament change the resulting sound, and what thoughts lie behind the interpretation of the work. Thanks to this series, which is now also available on CD, the unique artistic partnership between Herbert Blomstedt and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra can be documented. Blomstedt's seemingly inexhaustible source of energy - music itself - is palpable in every word and every bar. ? Herbert Blomstedt conducts the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in concerts on February 13 and 14, 2014 ? Live recording of Johannes Brahms' famous Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a ? Includes "Conductors at Rehearsal": live recording of the orchestra rehearsal on February 10, 2014 for the Munich concerts ? Electrifying live atmosphere from the Herkulessaal of the Munich Residenz