Immerse yourself in the profound and powerful orchestral works of Anton Bruckner with this remarkable collection, "Bruckner, Wagner & Liszt: Orchestral Works." Released on July 24, 2020, under the Andromeda label, this album spans an impressive six hours and forty-nine minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through Bruckner's symphonic masterpieces.
The album features live performances of Bruckner's symphonies, including his Third, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Symphonies. Each symphony is a testament to Bruckner's unique compositional style, characterized by rich harmonies, complex polyphony, and grand orchestration. The performances are brought to life by a full orchestra, capturing the full grandeur and intricacy of Bruckner's music.
In addition to Bruckner's symphonies, the album also includes works by Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt, further enriching the listening experience. Wagner's "Götterdämmerung: Siegfried's Rhine Journey" and Liszt's "Symphonic Poem No. 3, S. 97 'Les préludes'" are both performed with the same level of precision and passion as Bruckner's works.
This collection is a must for any classical music enthusiast, offering a deep dive into the orchestral works of one of the most influential composers of the Romantic era. Whether you're a long-time fan of Bruckner or new to his music, this album provides a captivating exploration of his symphonic genius.
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Tracks
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 "Wagner" (1877 Version): I. Mehr langsam, misterioso [Live]Anton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 "Wagner" (1877 Version): II. Adagio. Bewegt, quasi andante [Live]Anton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 "Wagner" (1877 Version): III. Scherzo. Ziemlich schnell [Live]Anton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 "Wagner" (1877 Version): IV. Finale. Allegro [Live]Anton Bruckner, Bavarian State Orchestra, Hans Knappertsbusch
Götterdämmerung, WWV 86D: Siegfried's Rhine Journey (Live)Richard Wagner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphonic Poem No. 3, S. 97 "Les préludes" (Live)Franz Liszt, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, WAB 104 "Romantic" (1878 Version): I. Bewegt, nicht zu schnell [Live]Anton Bruckner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, WAB 104 "Romantic" (1878 Version): II. Andante quasi allegretto [Live]Anton Bruckner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, WAB 104 "Romantic" (1878 Version): III. Scherzo. Bewegt [Live]Anton Bruckner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, WAB 104 "Romantic" (1878 Version): IV. Finale. Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell [Live]Anton Bruckner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105 "Phantastische": I. Introduction. Adagio - Allegro (Live)Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105 "Phantastische": II. Adagio. Sehr langsam (Live)Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105 "Phantastische": III. Scherzo. Molto vivace (Live)Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105 "Phantastische": IV. Finale. Adagio - Allegro moderato (Live)Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Parsifal, WWV 111: Prelude (Live)Richard Wagner, Staatskapelle Berlin, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107: I. Allegro moderato (Live)Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107: II. Adagio. Sehr feierlich und sehr langsam (Live)Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107: III. Scherzo. Sehr schnell (Live)Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107: IV. Finale. Bewegt, doch nicht schnell (Live)Anton Bruckner, Wiener Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 8 in C Minor, WAB 108 "Die Apokalyptische": I. Allegro moderato (Live)Anton Bruckner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 8 in C Minor, WAB 108 "Die Apokalyptische": II. Scherzo. Allegro moderato (Live)Anton Bruckner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 8 in C Minor, WAB 108 "Die Apokalyptische": III. Adagio. Feierlich langsam, doch nicht schleppend (Live)Anton Bruckner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 8 in C Minor, WAB 108 "Die Apokalyptische": IV. Finale. Feierlich, nicht schnell (Live)Anton Bruckner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, WAB 109: I. Feierlich, misterioso (Live)Anton Bruckner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, WAB 109: II. Scherzo. Bewegt, lebhaft (Live)Anton Bruckner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, WAB 109: III. Adagio. Langsam, feierlich (Live)Anton Bruckner, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hans Knappertsbusch