The Symphony No. 4 in F major, Op. 98, was completed in 1885 by German composer Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897). It is generally regarded as his best symphony and one of the best in the genre - and I agree with both statements. The fourth and last movement is notable as a rare example of a symphonic passacaglia, The average playing time is 40 minutes (AllMusic). I have several versions, and have a slight preference for the one by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Georg Solti on a Decca.London CD.
