Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C minor

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The WDR orchestra deliver a richly detailed, burnished sound and splendidly characterised solos, particularly from the woodwinds. — Gramophone Magazine, January 2017 More…

Release Date: 14th Oct 2016
Catalogue No: PH16061
Label: Profil Medien
Length: 74 minutes

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Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C minor

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WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Jukka-Pekka Saraste

I. Allegro moderato

Track length13:39

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II. Scherzo. Allegro moderato - Langsam

Track length15:29

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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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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.

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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.

Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C minor

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