The true reflection of Bruckner's intentions in the 1888 version of Symphony No. 4 became clear with the discovery of photographs of its manuscript score and Benjamin Korstvedt's subsequent edition.
Critical Reception
The later versions of Bruckner's symphonies, particularly the last version of the 4th, gained a reputation for not being 'Echt-Bruckner' due to the involvement of his students in the revisions.
Critical Reception
For listeners familiar with the more widely known 1881 version, the 1888 version of Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 might sound mystifying or even troubling, yet it also contains particularly exquisite passages.
Composition History
Bruckner's extensive revisions of his Symphonies Nos. 3, 4, and 8 were prompted by Hermann Levi, a conductor, rejecting the original version of the 8th Symphony.
Composition History
Former students of Bruckner, including Franz and Joseph Schalk, Ferdinand Löwe, Max von Oberleithner, and Cyrill Hynai, assisted him in the large-scale revision efforts of his symphonies.
Album & Artwork
This album is part of a 'Complete Versions Edition' that includes all versions of Bruckner's works published or to be published under the Austrian National Library and the International Bruckner Society.
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