Bruckner associated his preferred key of D minor with the mysterious, the majestic, and the solemn.
Composition History
Bruckner dedicated his Ninth Symphony 'to the beloved God', following dedications of his Seventh Symphony to King Ludwig II of Bavaria and his Eighth to Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam on March 19, 21, and 23, 2014.
Composer Biography
Anton Bruckner, despite being a respected composer later in life, was often not taken seriously in private due to his awkwardness and naivety.
Performer Biography
Mariss Jansons, the chief conductor on this album, was born in Riga, Latvia, and studied violin, piano, and orchestral conducting in Leningrad (now St Petersburg).
Composition History
Bruckner's Ninth Symphony remained unfinished, and he considered his 1884 Te Deum as a possible replacement for the missing finale.
Compositional Technique
The Adagio of Bruckner's Ninth Symphony, with its mysterious depth and abrasive dissonances, influenced generations of composers, including Schoenberg.
