Bruckner himself designated this work as "... completely invalid (merely an attempt)" and marked the autograph manuscript with a crossed-out nought, indicating an annulment rather than a numerical zero.
Composition History
Bruckner's Symphony No. 0, known as the "Annulled Symphony," was long mistakenly considered a precursor to his First Symphony due to its misleading name.
Composer Biography
Despite annulling the work, Bruckner carefully preserved the manuscript of Symphony No. 0 and bequeathed it to the Upper Austrian Provincial Museum, suggesting its importance to his development.
Performer Biography
Simone Young, the conductor on this recording, has been the Artistic Director of the Hamburg State Opera and Chief Music Director of the Hamburg Philharmonic since August 2005.
Recording & Production
This recording is part of a multi-award-winning series of Bruckner symphonies in their original versions, recorded by the Hamburg Philharmonic under Simone Young.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The reason Bruckner annulled this symphony is believed to be a fundamental change in his symphonic concept, moving towards a more spiritual world, which this work did not fully embody.
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