This complete recording of Bruckner's symphonies by Skrowaczewski and the Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra won the 2002 Cannes Classical Award in the 'Orchestral 18/19th Century' category.
Performer Biography
Stanisław Skrowaczewski, the conductor on this album, is both a renowned conductor and a highly-regarded composer, maintaining a busy schedule even in his 92nd year.
Composition History
Bruckner's interest in secular orchestral music was sparked by performances of Wagner's 'Tannhäuser' in 1863 and 'Lohengrin' in 1864 in Linz.
Performer Biography
Skrowaczewski served as Music Director of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra (now the Minnesota Orchestra) for 19 years, starting in 1960.
Composer Biography
Anton Bruckner, born in 1824, was considered a 'late developer' in music, only fully dedicating himself to music after giving up a teaching career.
Performer Biography
Skrowaczewski's early career as a pianist was cut short by a hand injury during the war, leading him to focus on composing and conducting.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bruckner's symphonic compositions often feature a close thematic relationship between outer movements and chorale-like writing in the Andante, which became a signature of his work.
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