Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor

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this performance from last year with the London Symphony Orchestra on stupendous form seems to mark a pitch of understanding and communication which it wouldn't be possible to surpass. There... — BBC Music Magazine, April 2014 More…

Release Date: 10th Feb 2014
Catalogue No: LSO0746
Label: LSO Live
Length: 67 minutes

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Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor

Work length1:07:09

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London Symphony Orchestra
Bernard Haitink

I. Feierlich, misterioso

Track length27:31

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II. Scherzo - Bewegt, lebhaft

Track length11:53

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III. Adagio - Langsam, feierlich

Track length27:45

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Favourites, Anton Bruckner

David listens to recordings of the great Romantic Austrian symphonist, Anton Bruckner.

Bernard Haitink, internationally renowned for his interpretations of Bruckner, returns at the helm of the LSO following his acclaimed recording for the label of the fourth Symphony.

Bruckner’s symphonies are often described as ‘Gothic cathedrals in sound,’ an apt description considering the composer’s devout faith and early vocation as an organist. He died before he could finish his 9th Symphony but within its three movements can be found some of his most complete music, imbued with a sense of deep solace and resolution.

Bernard Haitink’s Beethoven Symphony cycle received the title of Benchmark Beethoven Cycle from BBC Music Magazine. Haitink has also released a complete Brahms Symphony cycle and Strauss’ 'Eine Alpensinfonie' to international acclaim.

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April 2014

this performance from last year with the London Symphony Orchestra on stupendous form seems to mark a pitch of understanding and communication which it wouldn't be possible to surpass. There are several performances of this work that I take as doing it justice, and this ranks among them.

Diapason

The manner in which he (Haitink) controls the immense Misterioso is exemplary.

April 2014

Where other interpreters soften Bruckner's vision, Haitink is uncompromisingly architectural, no texture self-consicouly beautified, no transition rendered falsely emotive, little reassurance offered except in passing...the LSO play quite superbly for Haitink...You won't quickly forget those stern, unyielding climaxes.

4th December 2014

The orchestra are in rapt, highly communicative mode and Haitink builds those Brucknerian layers as only a master can...his steady, forensic approach offers much in terms of grip, detail and architectural strength...A magnificent performance; up there with the very best.

19th January 2014

Haitink, as ever, maintains a magisterial grasp on the architectural span of Bruckner’s final “cathedral in sound”. In his 85th year, he is the doyen of the world’s great Brucknerians. His latest interpretation of the Ninth is not to be missed.

23rd February 2014

[Haitink] holds all in control...The LSO plays with a transparency and poise that cuts through even the most climactic, brass-laden fortissimos. Committed Bruckner lovers will want this in their collection. More tentative fans will be rewarded by the clarity and tautness of this live recording.

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