Special offer. Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C minor
WDR Sinfonieorchester Koln, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
The WDR orchestra deliver a richly detailed, burnished sound and splendidly characterised solos, particularly from the woodwinds.
Special offer. Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C minor
WDR Sinfonieorchester Koln, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
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The WDR orchestra deliver a richly detailed, burnished sound and splendidly characterised solos, particularly from the woodwinds.
About
What makes Bruckner's eighth symphony so special to Jukka-Pekka Saraste is the richness of it's atmosphere. He is always excited by the dramatic first subject of the first movement, which is based on the same rhythmical motive as appears in the beginning of Beethoven's Ninth symphony. Saraste chooses to perform the Haas edition because it contains some fascinating sections taken from Bruckner's first version. In his version, Bruckner, advised by his well-meaning supporters, appears to have tried to create a greater symphonic unity and line.
Contents and tracklist
Work length1:14:34
This work is only available as an album download.
III. Adagio. Feierlich langsam, doch nicht schleppend
Track length24:02
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IV. Finale. Feierlich, nicht schnell
Track length21:24
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Awards and reviews
January 2017
The WDR orchestra deliver a richly detailed, burnished sound and splendidly characterised solos, particularly from the woodwinds.
13th December 2016
An overwhelmingly strong and committed performance.
