Dennis Russell Davies, the conductor on this album, has been music director or chief conductor of important orchestras and opera houses in the US and Europe continuously since 1969.
Composer Biography
Anton Bruckner spent approximately thirty years trying to perfect his C major Symphony No. 1 (Linz), resulting in three distinct versions of the same music.
Interpretation
This album features Anton Bruckner's symphonies in their original, first versions, which conductor Dennis Russell Davies found deeply moving and inspiring.
Recording & Production
This recording is part of a series of concerts and live broadcasts of Bruckner's complete symphonies in their original versions, culminating in 2024 on the composer's 200th birthday.
Performer Biography
The MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, featured on this recording, is Germany's oldest radio orchestra and celebrated its centenary in 2024.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bruckner's harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic ideas were considered radically different, challenging even skilled players today with his subtle use of quintuplets.
