Brahms Symphony No. 1 Karajan & Vienna Philharmonic 12" Vinyl

A commanding interpretation of Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra under Herbert von Karajan.

This 12" vinyl (single LP) captures Brahms’ long-awaited first symphony in a powerful, tension-filled reading, shaped by Karajan’s signature control and orchestral intensity. From the dark, weighty opening to the triumphant final movement, the performance unfolds with dramatic momentum and refined orchestral balance.

The Vienna Philharmonic delivers a rich, cohesive sound throughout—warm strings, firm brass, and carefully sculpted dynamics—bringing out both the struggle and resolution at the heart of Brahms’ writing.

A focused, essential pressing for collectors of late-Romantic orchestral works and Karajan-era interpretations.