Karajan recorded the complete Brahms symphonies multiple times—notably in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s with the Berlin Philharmonic. These recordings are often considered the gold standard for the "Big Orchestra" sound. In "Part 3" of such a collection, one might find the late symphonies (the Third and Fourth) or perhaps the German Requiem , works where Karajan’s ability to maintain a long, unbroken musical line (his famous legato ) perfectly suits Brahms’ dense, autumnal textures.
The Architect and the Perfectionist: Brahms through the Lens of Karajan Brahms_Karajan.part3.rar
The unique, dark, and weighty timbre of the Berlin Philharmonic, which many argue is the "ideal" instrument for Brahms’ orchestration. Brahms_Karajan.part3.rar
A rich, blended string sound that creates a sense of immense scale. Brahms_Karajan.part3.rar