Koussevitzky@150 The 3 Bs and the Central Line
By Ralph Graves
Conductor Serge Koussevitzky traced a “central line” running through the music of the great composers. In this episode, we present his thoughts on Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. And you’ll hear a selection of Koussevitzky recordings of “the 3 Bs.”
Koussevkitzky@150 airs Wednesdays at
9:00 am and 6:00 pm
on charlottesvilleclassical.org
Featured recordings:
J.S. Bach: Prelude in E
Serge Koussevitzky/Boston Symphony
Bach Brandenburg Concertos 3 & 4, RCA M-1050 (1945)
Beethoven: Egmont Overture
Serge Koussevitzky/Boston Symphony
Beethoven Symphony 5, RCA Camden CAL-405 (1947)
Brahms Symphony No. 4
4Serge Koussevitzky/Boston Symphony
Koussevitzky Conducts Brahms, Pearl 9237 (1939)
