Bruckner: Symphony No. 8

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one of most idiomatic Brucknerian readings of recent years, one that combines luminosity and transparency with the specific gravity we have come to expect from this great symphonic cathedral,... — International Classical Music Awards, 2024 More…

Release Date: 25th Aug 2023
Catalogue No: ALPHA987
Label: Alpha
Length: 81 minutes

International Classical Music Awards

2024

Winner - Symphonic

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Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C minor

Work length1:21:33

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Novak 1890 Version
Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich
Paavo Järvi

I. Allegro moderato

Track length16:29

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II. Scherzo. Allegro moderato - Trio. Langsam

Track length13:33

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III. Adagio. Feierlich langsam, doch nicht schleppend

Track length26:52

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IV. Finale. Feierlich, nicht schnell

Track length24:39

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Anton Bruckner called his Symphony no.8 in C minor a 'mystery'; others have seen it as an 'apocalyptic' work. For Paavo Jarvi, it is the composer's 'most unusual symphony' and the 'pinnacle' of his symphonic output. In the history of the Tonhalle-Orchester Zurich, the Eighth Symphony occupies a special place, since it was the first Bruckner the orchestra performed - in 1905, twelve years after the premiere in Vienna of what was then the longest symphony in the history of music, and Bruckner's only work to call for harps: 'A harp has no place in a symphony, but I couldn't do otherwise!', the composer reportedly said.

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International Classical Music Awards 2024

one of most idiomatic Brucknerian readings of recent years, one that combines luminosity and transparency with the specific gravity we have come to expect from this great symphonic cathedral, and deservedly winning the award for the best symphonic recording of the year.

Bruckner: Symphony No. 8

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