François-Xavier Roth, the conductor, founded his own orchestra, Les Siècles, which performs on both modern and period instruments, sometimes within the same concert.
Composition History
Anton Bruckner's symphonies often exist in multiple versions, with only the 5th, 6th, and 7th symphonies having a single version.
Recording & Production
This recording of Bruckner's 4th Symphony is based on the original 1874 version, which was not published until 1975.
Composer Biography
Anton Bruckner, an organist, relied on conductors from the Wagner faction to champion his works, leading him to make compromises in his compositions.
Compositional Technique
Bruckner's approach to orchestration, which was revolutionary for his time, differed fundamentally from his idol Richard Wagner's, who preferred complex, blended sonorities.
Compositional Technique
Bruckner's symphonies feature abrupt dynamic changes and 'blocks of sound' that give his music a monumental character, often compared to cathedrals.
Composition History
The first printed editions of Bruckner's symphonies were often arrangements by friends and pupils who introduced changes without the composer's knowledge.
