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Bruckner: Symphony No. 6 in A Major, WAB 106 (Live)

1/6/2015, 4 Tracks, 54:36

Featuring

  • Simone Young
  • Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg
  • Anton Bruckner

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Compositional Technique

The opening of the Sixth Symphony is distinct from Bruckner's other works, featuring a bouncy rhythm rather than the mythical tremolos or pizzicatos found in his other symphonies.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

The Sixth Symphony is, by Bruckner's standards, relatively short, being his shortest work after his First Symphony.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Simone Young, the conductor on this album, has made an international name for herself as a Wagner conductor, leading complete cycles of the Ring of the Nibelung at major opera houses.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Bruckner's Sixth Symphony was composed after a three-year break from symphonic creation, a unique pause in his career.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

During the composition of the Sixth Symphony, Bruckner's financial and living situations improved drastically, and his public recognition steadily increased.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Bruckner's Sixth Symphony represents an attempt to start anew in his struggle with the symphonic form, building on past works while looking to the future.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album is part of a complete cycle of Bruckner symphonies recorded by Simone Young and the Hamburg Philharmonic, which has been released by Oehms Classics.

Source: Booklet

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