The Seventh Symphony marks Bruckner's first use of the 'Wagner tubas,' a direct homage to his musical idol Richard Wagner, who died during the symphony's composition.
Notable Performances
The Seventh Symphony premiered on December 30, 1884, in Leipzig, Germany, conducted by Arthur Nikisch, who later became chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic.
Composition History
Mason Bates's Resurrexit was commissioned in 2018 by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the sixtieth birthday of conductor Manfred Honeck.
Composer Biography
Anton Bruckner, the composer, spent several years as a monastery choirboy at St. Florian, where he became familiar with choral music and Catholic liturgical traditions.
Critical Reception
Despite a mixed initial reception, Bruckner's Seventh Symphony, alongside his Fourth, remains one of his most popular works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bruckner's symphonies are seen as a "total work of art" by the album's author, combining compositional skill, spirituality, and Austrian folk music influences.
Composition History
Bruckner began his Seventh Symphony just twenty days after finishing his Sixth Symphony, completing it on September 3, 1883, in St. Florian.
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