Max Bruch - Suite No. 3 for Orchestra and Organ, Op. 88b (1904-15)

[@bowerdw]

This has to be an incredible experience when heard live.

[@Sathrandur]

As an organist, it was a delight to discover that the Concerto for Two Pianos exists in a form with organ, indeed it is even the original form! I would love to hear this work live in concert paired with Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony.

[@Chysp010-sd7nt]

Bruch's werks just don't get enough airplay these days. Not my usual saccharine, predictable classical playlist; very refreshing. As ALWAYS, thanks for posting!

[@georgbrackel2411]

Eine phantastische Entdeckung! Da denkt man, man kennt schon alles und da taucht dieses imposante Werk auf, wie ein neuer Vulkan aus dem Meer. Großartig! Vielen Dank für die Präsentation.

[@francescoborghini7669]

Opera magnifica di un grandissimo musicista ingiustamente sottovalutato. Forse la grande difficoltà di brani come questo, che abbondano nella sua produzione, ha FI ito per allontanarlo dalle sale da concerto (lasciando emergere solo due o tre capolavori dal vasto corpus). Ma ancor più, credo, la caparbia indifferenza al lavoro dei suoi stretti contemporanei, ha finito col creare un'immagine di musicista testardamente ancorato a modelli del passato... Col senno di poi, quali altri artisti hanno guardato ai loro predecessori con altrettanta profondità e passione? La serenità del suo sguardo ad una tradizione ribollente come un oceano in tempesta è forse il tratto caratteristico più commovente di questa sua personalissima disposizione! Mille grazie dunque per aver condivisa questa interpretazione magistrale e per l'interessantissimo corredo di note, complimenti!

[@jmbechtel]

My man, Bruch - you always impress. So beautifully written!

[@andrewleemus2425]

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[@georgeowen2553]

This is an excellent performance. I sometimes worry these lesser-known pieces only ever get butchered by less-capable orchestras, but this piece shines. I had to listen to the first movement twice!

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne und detaillierte Interpretation dieser spätromantischen und einzigartig komponierten Suite mit tiefen Tönen der genialen Orgel sowie gut vereinigten und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen der anderen Instrumente. Der intelligente und erfahrene Dirigent leitet das perfekt trainierte Orchester im relativ langsamen Tempo und mit künstlerisch kontrollierter Dynamik. Einfach wunderbar!

[@ezekielthiessen7080]

The third movement is incredibly beautiful.

[@flavip1231]

Great work!!!

[@marsaeolus9248]

Quelle œuvre majestueuse !

[@ronalddejong.organistklave3507]

Dank voor deze post Nooit gehoord Prachtig werk !

[@compizard3629]

Very nice!

[@slothostpUL]

As always, great informative and entertaining insight. Plus, the music ain't bad, either.

[@markokassenaar4387]

Opening bars are the same as the concerto for 2 pianos 😃

[@jmbechtel]

"At the request of two American sisters (Sutro sisters), Bruch reworked the work into a version for two pianos and orchestra." (From the description above.)

[@markokassenaar4387]

@@jmbechtel Love it!

[@刘忠辉-v7l]

❤❤❤

[@randysteere7316]

This is beautiful. I'd like to learn the organ part to perform with orchestra. Where can I find the music??? I've searched all over and can't find it!

[@bomcabedal]

Played very well! But also a piece that is fiendishly difficult to record, obviously. The balance in this recording is a bit off. The older Mikkelsen recording has that down better, but it's overall a lot worse. This piece would really benefit from a top-notch recording.

[@onno1959]

This is the only excisting recording. You're right the piece deserves a state-of-the art new recording; Preferably in DSD format (SACD).

[@bomcabedal]

@@onno1959 There is another by Sven-Ingart Mikkelsen with the Tübinger Ärtzteorchester under Norbert Kirchmann. Of course, this is an amateur orchestra, so the performance is quite slow and the playing is ... scrappy.

[@onno1959]

@@bomcabedal I have heard the recording with the Tübinger Ärtzteorchester once and that was enough; ... not good.

[@bomcabedal]

@@onno1959 Nah. Courageous choice of repertoire, but a bit out of their league.

[@rafaelloregiandasilva2498]

20:36 - 21:06

[@bachtehude2437]

Where did you find the score?

[@onno1959]

Look for it at Discogs: Bayer-Philharmoniker, label: Bayer CD1996-02. Very affordable!