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Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 / Knappertsbusch, Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra
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Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 / Knappertsbusch, Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra

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Composer
BRUCKNER, ANTON
Artist
Knappertsbusch
Format
CD
Label
Orfeo
Released
Jun 29, 2018
Catalog #
ORF-C915181B
UPC
4011790915128

About

Before the great wave of Bruckner conducting that has taken place since the 1970s, it was Hans Knappertsbusch (1888–1966) who stood out as unquestionably one of the most important Bruckner exponents, and Bruckner was part of his core repertoire. There are several recordings by him of the 3rd to 5th and 7th to 9th Symphonies, two in the case of the Seventh, a live recording from the 1949 Salzburg Festival with the Vienna Philharmonic, and this transfer direct from the original tapes of 1963 (and not “off the air”) with the Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra. The Seventh is particularly suited to comparison with older recordings insofar as there is no question of the alternative versions and editions we otherwise associate with Bruckner. The difference between the two recordings is substantial, which is no particular surprise when it comes to “Kna”. His later reading released here is painted on a broader canvas, goes into less individual detail; at the same time, one can appreciate how comprehensively Knappertsbusch plans the grand design while noting with amazement – especially at the brass-scored fortissimo climaxes typical of Bruckner – how energetically the conductor shapes, phrases, “turns into music” even here, something one does not hear these days. The orchestra is impressive for its exceptional solo contributions. It is the same orchestra that would record the Bruckner symphonies complete with Günther Wand a decade later.

Tracklist 4 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro moderato 20:02
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    20:02
    Composer
    Anton Bruckner
    Ensemble
    WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
    Conductor
    Hans Knappertsbusch
  2. 2 II. Adagio. Sehr feierlich und sehr langsam 19:44
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio. Sehr feierlich und sehr langsam
    Duration
    19:44
    Composer
    Anton Bruckner
    Ensemble
    WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
    Conductor
    Hans Knappertsbusch
  3. 3 III. Scherzo: Sehr schnell 11:47
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Scherzo: Sehr schnell
    Duration
    11:47
    Composer
    Anton Bruckner
    Ensemble
    WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
    Conductor
    Hans Knappertsbusch
  4. 4 IV. Finale: Bewegt, doch nicht schnell 14:09
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Finale: Bewegt, doch nicht schnell
    Duration
    14:09
    Composer
    Anton Bruckner
    Ensemble
    WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
    Conductor
    Hans Knappertsbusch