Bruckner: From the Archives, Vol. 3 (Remastered 2024)

Featuring

Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
Volkmar Andreae
NDR Sinfonieorchester
Münchner Philharmoniker
Anton Bruckner

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Compositional Technique

Bruckner's Fourth Symphony, subtitled 'Romantic', is the only one for which he supplied a title, aiming for an accessible and 'popular' work.

Recording & Production

The source for these recordings is the monumental Archive of John F. Berky, Executive Secretary of the Bruckner Society of America, which contains over 11,000 recorded Bruckner performances.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Bruckner's revisions of his symphonies, including the Fourth, were motivated by his persistent drive to perfect his musical work, not by indecision or external pressure.

Album & Artwork

This six-volume series, "Bruckner from the Archives," was conceived and designed by SOMM Executive Producer and Audio Restoration Engineer Lani Spahr.

Performer Biography

Volkmar Andreae, the conductor for the Fourth Symphony on this album, was a leading advocate for Bruckner in the first half of the 20th century, conducting over 250 Bruckner performances.

Composer Biography

Bruckner dedicated his Third Symphony to Richard Wagner, who declared it a "highly significant" new work after reviewing it.

Historical Context

The Bruckner Society of America, founded in 1931, promotes understanding and appreciation of Bruckner's music through recordings, performances, events, publications, and its official journal.