Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7 [Import]

Track Listings
1. Majestoso    
2. Adagio: Sehr Feierlich    
3. Scherzo: Nicht Schnell Trio: Langsam    
4. Finale: Bewegt, Doch Nicht Zu Schnell    
5. Allegro Moderato    
6. Adagio: Sehr Feirlich Und Sehr Langsam    
7. Scherzo: Sehr Schnell Trio: Etwas Langsamer    
8. Finale: Bewegt, Doch Nicht Zu Schnell    

Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7, Music, Haitink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Anton Bruckner, Bernard Haitinik, Classical
Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Might turn you off at first listening
  • Haitink's earliest recordings of these Bruckner symphonies
 Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 6 & 7
Haitink , and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Manufacturer: Philips/Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007J4WE
Release Date: 2003-02-10

Tracks:

  1. Majestoso
  2. Adagio: Sehr Feierlich
  3. Scherzo: Nicht Schnell Trio: Langsam
  4. Finale: Bewegt, Doch Nicht Zu Schnell
  5. Allegro Moderato
  6. Adagio: Sehr Feirlich Und Sehr Langsam
  7. Scherzo: Sehr Schnell Trio: Etwas Langsamer
  8. Finale: Bewegt, Doch Nicht Zu Schnell

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Might turn you off at first listening.......2004-05-28

For seasoned listeners of Bruckner's symphonies, Haitink's approach might turn you off at first. The Sixth symphony, the most problematic and difficult to perform of all Bruckner's works is a mix bag here. The first movement is one big obstacle because of it's structure. Although I did not own the score, I can sense this is a tricky movement where typical of Bruckner the beginning of the movement is steady until later on, the rhythmic patterns, especially the strings towards the coda gets complicated. The only safe way is to perform this movement in a steady moderato speed at least. Here, Haitink browses through this movement and most parts are incohorent. Surprisingly, the second movement made you forget the way Haitink apparently trivialises the previous Maestoso. I am reminded of Mahler here by the way the strings of Concertgebouw plays here. This is the highlight of this CD set and I always have love Haitink for his way of handling slow movements. The third movement is fine, especially the way the horns sound as if played off-stage like in Wagner operas at one point. Haitink controls the last movement perfectly, where it is often commented that particular movement sounds isolated from this symphony.

The Seventh symphony can also turn off Brucknerians used to the first movement accustomed to slow and meditative tempos. We must note however that Bruckner wrote the movement as "Allegro Moderato" and instead of a spiritually medititive movement reminiscent of the Eighth symphony's first movement, the speed here highlights the lyrical aspect of Bruckner. Adagio is fine, nothing spellbounding, but the third and last movements hits the mark I don't find right in other recordings I hear. I always skip the Finale because it is my least favorite Bruckner movement, but I think Haitink brings out the details and avoid the unnecessary ritards I hear when there's a brass fanfare passage played in minor.

There are hits and misses here and I cannot recommend this recording unless you haven't got a Bruckner Sixth and Seventh yet, or you're a Haitink fan or a Bruckner completist. Also, for price of one middle-priced CD, it is an interesting grab.

5 out of 5 stars Haitink's earliest recordings of these Bruckner symphonies.......2004-03-20

Bernard Haitink's earliest recordings of Bruckner's 6th and 7th symphonies are still among the finest available. Athough it is a shame that Philips did not choose to enhance the sound using the latest state-of-the-art digital image-bit remastering, the sound quality is still fine. To his credit Haitink's recordings and performances of these symphonies have been among his finest, demonstrating his strong affinity for Bruckner's scores. His interpretrations have emphasized well both the sonic cathedral aspects of these scores while adhering strictly to steady tempi, without sudden pauses which characterize other interpretations. Of the two recordings, my favorite has to be that of the 7th symphony, which was recorded back in 1966 (The 6th dates from 1970). Fans of Bernard Haitink, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Bruckner will not be disappointed with these fine performances.
Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 4, 6 & 7 [Germany]
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    		Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 4, 6 & 7 [Germany]
    Hollreiser , and Bamberger Symphoniker
    Manufacturer: Concerto Royale
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B00005NUQH
    Release Date: 2006-04-27

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No.4 In E Flat Major 'The Romantic'
    2. Symphony No.6 In A Major
    3. Symphony No.7 In E Major - Oringal Version
    Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 1 - 9
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      		Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 1 - 9

      Manufacturer: RCA
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0001TSWQE
      Release Date: 2004-11-09
      Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 (2 CDs)
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        		Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6 (2 CDs)

        Manufacturer: Elite Classics
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000TK0CIQ

        Product Description

        Label(s): Elite Classics Composer: Anton Bruckner Performer: Eugen Jochum ANTON BRUCKNER (1824-1826) CD 1 Symphony No. 5 in B flat (1878 Version) 1. I: Intoducktion (Adagio Allegro) 2. II: Adagio (Sehr langsam) 3. III: Scherzo (Molto vivace Schnell) 4. IV: Finale (Allegro moderato) CD 2 Symphony No. 6 in A (Original Version) 1. I: Maestoso 2. II: Adagio (Sehr feierlich) 3. III: Scherzo (Nicht schnell) Trio (Langsam) 4. IV: Finale (Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell) Staatskapelle Dresden Eugen Jochum Recorded in 1983 AS-1428-f

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