The second version of Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 was accepted by renowned conductor Hans Richter for performance with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, a breakthrough for the composer.
Critical Reception
The premiere of the Symphony No. 4 in Vienna on February 20, 1881, was a great success, described by Bruckner himself as 'unforgettable'.
Performer Biography
The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1765, holds the status of a Norwegian National Orchestra and has an extensive touring and recording history.
Compositional Technique
The symphony begins with a solo horn intoning a famous fifths theme over shimmering string tremolo, which Bruckner evidently thought of as a 'wake-up call from a watchman'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Anton Bruckner, the composer, nicknamed his Symphony No. 4 'Romantic,' referring to a looking back at the past and the experience of nature, from forest magic to hunting scenes.
Composition History
Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 exists in multiple versions, with the version on this album being the second version (1878/80), which became widely established.
Performer Biography
Thomas Dausgaard, the conductor, is the chief conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and has been awarded the Cross of Chivalry by the Queen of Denmark.
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