Bruckner: Symphony No. 6 in A Major, WAB 106 (Live)
2/5/2021, 4 Tracks, 54:03
Featuring
Mariss Jansons
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Anton Bruckner
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Composition History
Bruckner began composing his Sixth Symphony in 1779, after his life had become more stable and he no longer faced financial hardship.
Compositional Technique
The Sixth Symphony is unique among Bruckner's works for its use of A major, a sharp key, which gives the first movement exceptionally bright and clear colors.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bruckner referred to his Sixth Symphony as his 'boldest' work, possibly due to the whimsical and experimental nature of its Scherzo movement.
Notable Performances
The complete and final version of Bruckner's Sixth Symphony was not heard until its premiere on March 14, 1901, in Stuttgart.
Compositional Technique
Unlike many of his other symphonies, Bruckner's Sixth Symphony was completed without any subsequent additions or revisions.
Notable Performances
Bruckner only heard the premiere of the two middle movements of his Sixth Symphony, performed by the Vienna Philharmonic on February 11, 1883.
Performer Biography
Mariss Jansons, the conductor on this album, was the Chief Conductor of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks from 2003 until his death in 2019.
