Bruckner - Symphony No.7 "Adagio" / New Mastering (Century's recording: Wilhelm Furtwängler 1942)

[@classicalmusicreference]

Ep available // Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 "Adagio" by Wilhelm Furtwängler **Listen to our latest mastering update (2024)** : bit.ly/3PxREiE 🎧 Qobuz cutt.ly/Ww6YZKMs Tidal cutt.ly/tw6YZ3jE 🎧 Deezer bit.ly/3Grcvgq Amazon Music amzn.to/3oq4SjT 🎧 Spotify spoti.fi/3gtbwkY KZbin Music bit.ly/3PxREiE 🎧 Napster bit.ly/3rp33pu Soundcloud bit.ly/3AVRY2e 🔊 Download the album (Hi-Res Master) cutt.ly/Classical-Music-Reference-Recording-Website-Furtwangler-1942 Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107 Click to activate the English subtitles for the presentation (00:00-01:25) 00:00 Adagio. Sehr feierlich und sehr langsam Berliner Philharmoniker Wilhelm FURTWÄNGLER Legendary recording: 01/04/1942, at Berlin New mastering in 2022 by AB for CMRR 🔊 Join us with your phone on our WhatsApp fanpage (our latest album preview): cutt.ly/5eathESK 🔊 Find our entire catalog on Qobuz: cutt.ly/geathMhL 🔊 Discover our playlists on Spotify: cutt.ly/ceatjtlB ❤ Support us on Patreon www.patreon.com/cmrr/about Furtwängler comes straight from the 19th century. Son of an archaeologist specialized in ancient Greece, consciously or not, he certainly lived from the inside this mythical belief that Germany was the successor of Greece, bearer of an idealistic message, both Dionysian and Apollonian. What he gives us to hear, it is not a restored past, "historically informed", it is the sound product of a sensitivity and a thought deeply anchored in the romantic era, in the time of Wagner, Brahms, Bruckner. The work would be an organic being whose interpreter, acting like an inspired prophet and as if in a trance, would bring out and feel the telluric forces that work it. Nothing could be more anti-modern than this idealistic conception. This is why, when one listens to a Furtwängler interpretation, one feels a different emotion. Click to activate the English subtitles for the presentation (00:00-01:25) Furtwängler a toujours été le grand protagoniste de Bruckner. En 1942, la firme Telefunken persuada Furtwängler d'expérimenter les améliorations apportées dans la technique d'enregistrement. Ayant consenti, il opta pour le célèbre Adagio de la 7ème symphonie, et plus tard pour l'Ouverture d'Alceste de Gluck, en vue de vérifier, comme il l'a dit lui-même, si les microphones étaient capables de restituer l'ampleur de son orchestre, et particulièrement les fameuses contrebasses de Berlin. Les résultats furent étonnants. Cette interprétation de Bruckner par Furtwängler est la plus lente et pourtant la plus soutenue avec sa tension saisissante. Une fois de plus l'élément tragique et la grandeur du discours sont inégalés. C’est bien un enregistrement pour une île déserte, heureusement restauré pour la plus grande joie des mélomanes du monde, à garder et à chérir pendant toute leur vie. Ironiquement, sa grandeur tragique n'a pas dissuadé les nazis de diffuser cette enregistrement à Radio Berlin pour annoncer la mort de Hitler, bien après que Furtwängler ait fui l'Allemagne. Contentons-nous de dire simplement qu'aucun homme, aussi grand soit-il, ou a fortiori vil, n'est digne des dimensions de cette œuvre. Bruckner - Symphonies Nos.4 Romantic ,6,7,8 (Century's recording: Eugen Jochum, Concertgebouworkest): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWGsn5lvdt1siKs Anton Bruckner PLAYLIST (reference recordings): kzbin.info/aero/PL3UZpQL9LIxP5qgxVtNg7Dth9EusTYPHE

[@brunoalbano616]

A cathedral. Bruckner would be so proud and humble at the same time. Furtwangler was a great human being, unfairly treated by many, he deserves respect.

[@JWP452]

Furtwangler was a Nazi. He really doesn't deserve all that much respect.

[@classicalmusicreference]

Furtwängler comes straight from the 19th century. Son of an archaeologist specialized in ancient Greece, consciously or not, he certainly lived from the inside this mythical belief that Germany was the successor of Greece, bearer of an idealistic message, both Dionysian and Apollonian. What he gives us to hear, it is not a restored past, "historically informed", it is the sound product of a sensitivity and a thought deeply anchored in the romantic era, in the time of Wagner, Brahms, Bruckner. The work would be an organic being whose interpreter, acting like an inspired prophet and as if in a trance, would bring out and feel the telluric forces that work it. Nothing could be more anti-modern than this idealistic conception. This is why, when one listens to a Furtwängler interpretation, one feels a different emotion. Click to activate the English subtitles for the presentation (00:00-01:25) Furtwängler a toujours été le grand protagoniste de Bruckner. En 1942, la firme Telefunken persuada Furtwängler d'expérimenter les améliorations apportées dans la technique d'enregistrement. Ayant consenti, il opta pour le célèbre Adagio de la 7ème symphonie, et plus tard pour l'Ouverture d'Alceste de Gluck, en vue de vérifier, comme il l'a dit lui-même, si les microphones étaient capables de restituer l'ampleur de son orchestre, et particulièrement les fameuses contrebasses de Berlin. Les résultats furent étonnants. Cette interprétation de Bruckner par Furtwängler est la plus lente et pourtant la plus soutenue avec sa tension saisissante. Une fois de plus l'élément tragique et la grandeur du discours sont inégalés. C’est bien un enregistrement pour une île déserte, heureusement restauré pour la plus grande joie des mélomanes du monde, à garder et à chérir pendant toute leur vie. Ironiquement, sa grandeur tragique n'a pas dissuadé les nazis de diffuser cette enregistrement à Radio Berlin pour annoncer la mort de Hitler, bien après que Furtwängler ait fui l'Allemagne. Contentons-nous de dire simplement qu'aucun homme, aussi grand soit-il, ou a fortiori vil, n'est digne des dimensions de cette œuvre. 🔊 FOLLOW US on SPOTIFY (Profil: CMRR) : spoti.fi/3016eVr 🔊 Download CMRR's recordings in High fidelity audio (QOBUZ) : bit.ly/2M1Eop2 ❤️ If you like CM//RR content, please consider membership at our Patreon page. Thank you :) www.patreon.com/cmrr

[@philipbrace5804]

Totally sublime. The best version of the slow movement of Bruckner’s VII

[@lionelthiebaud7081]

Une référence absolue, merci Wilhelm Furtwangler et encore plus merci Anton Bruckner pour cette musique sublime

[@fransmeersman2334]

The most beautiful Adagio of Anton Bruckner and Wilhelm Furtwängler directed the most impressive performance of this marvelous work. Many thanks CM/RR !

[@MegaClassicguy]

According to me the Adagio of Bruckner’s VIII by Furtwangler in Vienna 1944 is even more extraordinary. There is an infinite hope and love that appears at the end that is still hidden here behind the transcendent presence. This is a general trend of Furtwängler ‘s recording during WWII : 1942-43 still very tragic, 1944-45 the spiritual dimension transcends the tragedy.

[@fransmeersman2334]

A magnificent observation !@@MegaClassicguy

[@おだのぶなが-q3p]

大戦中の最も凄みのある７番のアダージョの演奏 全編が聴きどころですが、特にコーダは、まさに息を呑む美しさですね そしてフルトヴェングラーの若き日の写真が佳い コレを眺めながらの拝聴は、また格別 アップありがとうございます☺

[@berlinzerberus]

Diese Temporückungen, genau richtig. Das ist Wilhelm Furtwängler. Er weiß es, wann man das Tempo modifizieren muss. aber das machen ja viele große Dirigenten. Jedoch bei ihm ist es immer organisch, wie etwas, dass sich aus dem Vorigen zum Neuen herausbildet. Unglaublich, das zu hören, aber das macht die Großartigkeit dieses Dirigenten aus: Er ist einmalig!

[@thescientificmusician3531]

Absolutely glorious Bruckner! The mastering is also outstanding.

[@Johannes_Brahms65]

This is an eye opener for me. So sensitive and intense. And the tension...

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne und tiefempfundene Interpertation dieses ewigen und perfekt komponierten Satzes von Bruckners 7. Sinfonie mit gut harmonisierten und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen aller Instrumente. Der intelligente und unvergleichliche Maestro dirigeirt das weltklassige Orchester im detaillierten Tempo und mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Die verbesserte Tonqualität ist auch ziemlich hoch als eine Originaleaufnahme im Kriegsjahr 1942. Wahrhaft legendär!

[@emmanuelagudo4918]

This remastered 1942 Version conducted by Furtwängler together with the Berlin Philharmonic is just beyond performance. I am totally impressed of how modern sound technology was able to invoke those one-off nuances, those miniscule detail that completes the overall mood from what can be ultimately deduce from the inspiration-- which is almost actually got lost given the recording equipment constraints of the time. It (Adiago) felt as if that being lost in the detail for seeing the forest for the trees-- wasn't so bad after all.

[@jraldne1]

OH THANK YOU!!!....and so much more than mere words can ever possibly express...THANK YOU!!!!....

[@x_men1312]

WoW WoW ❤❤❤beautiful merci France 10/2024

[@miwa311]

This is magic ! Great work !

[@tobiastuvener687]

Fantastic : Bruckner + Furtwängler. Thank you.

[@ГалинаСердолик]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

[@subspeciaeternis]

This sublime music is a deep sigh and longing for the Old Europe that will never come back again.

[@thomasmartin6907]

Beautiful. Found this now I can sit quietly and read my book 📖

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

I hope it's not Mein Kampf

[@renansilva5418]

Mr.Martin, what you think of perhaps concentrate then finish your book, then take time to centrally listen to this, so you have both maximum understanding so as learn.

[@allysson7925]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravíssimo!

[@Marinavalerevna]

Люблю смотреть на это лицо. Великий Фуртвенглер.

[@fulgenjbatista4640]

🕊🌟🕊 Wow ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 🙏💜🙏 💜🎵💜

[@cherubello9340]

Dolce e disfatto crepuscolo di ogni speranza: Furtwangler sembra saldare, con la leggerezza di una foglia che danza la sua fine, lo sfacelo dello spirito tedesco allo sfinimento dell'Impero Asburgico di Bruckner...Una comunanza spirituale che non sospinge alla spiegazione ma solo all'ascolto immerso nel capolavoro. Questo sguardo e questo incontro sono eventi irripetibili.

[@dejanstevanic5408]

Thank you.

[@helmuthuber766]

Welch ein Universum uns Furtwängler eröffnet. Großartig!

[@FabioFaddaArtInBroker]

Furtwängler is always great

[@rubenramirez8706]

Magnífico

[@brighidclaire]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!

[@hiramestradalopez.1425]

Wow!!! Thank you!

[@VladimirKhrobystov]

No words to express feelings.

[@ibizaking]

amazing sound!

[@hugokubarth9316]

Tolles mastering, bravo!

[@michelloncin5823]

Je n'avais jamais entendu une symphonie de Bruckner par Furtwängler !!! Cet Adagio est authentiquement au-dessus de tout ... il n'y a guère que Karajan, en son ultime enregistrement, peu avant sa mort, qui atteint ... ou plutôt ... qui approche une telle plénitude !!! Quelle différence avec les "baroqueux" qui se sont emparés de Bruckner aux fins d'en faire le "prétexte" à leur "démonstration" de ... "paléomusicologie" ... avec sons et instruments "d'époque" !!!

[@marcobrunelli4089]

Commovente. Viva Bruckner

[@taijoseph6515]

4:26 in radio call of duty 1 ;)

[@giulianoapostata]

Thanks!

[@Virgil-z2y]

Est ce la version utilisée pour annoncer la mort du Fürher en 1945?

[@gamalilian]

Linda música !👏👏👏👏👏

[@РадиИванов-ц9э]

Love! Just love!

[@mickb-h8955]

It always astounds me how music of such beauty can be created in the human mind, but then, I think of the precious gifts the Mighty Christian God gives many people, and then I can how Bruchner achieved such beautiful music.

[@hc1897]

What a shame that so little of Furtwangler's work was recorded, though in fact we are lucky to have ANY at all. After all Nijinsky's dance and Mahler's sound are lost forever to history ...

[@musicanovas6]

🙏🏽🧡🙏🏽🧡 .I am praying for everyone who needs a Miracle. Only God can do the impossible, He can make a way when there seems to be no way. Today I pray God touches your health, your home, your family, your faith, and your finances. God bless you Amen!

[@brunoalbano616]

And may HaShem bless you for your kindness.

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

Pray that the Russian Nazis leave Ukraine.

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

Who the F is God?

[@williamsu5552]

that fateful German sound!

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

Not a jackboot in sight.

[@Skymaster.47]

"The 6th Army is no more. Field Marshal Friedrich Paulus has surrendered at Stalingrad".

[@wulfsorenson8859]

This beautiful Adagio by Bruckner was used to announce the death of the beloved German Fuhrer Adolf Hitler on the evening of the 1st May 1945 as well as the defeat at Stalingrad in 1943.

[@Virgil-z2y]

Are you sure ?

[@wulfsorenson8859]

@ Yes his death was announced using the Karl Bohm version which was played on the evening of May 1st 1945 by Hamburg Rundfunk. It was not this Furtwangler version.

[@Torin_Hrastostit]

In memory for Stalingrad! Вечнаја памјат...

[@josedavilatraavieso4327]

Peaceful.

[@zippo6228]

Relaxing.

[@Kostas_GRE]

4:22 CoD1 radio music

[@dserbish2443]

Mahler said "yes"!

[@ljiljanastanic9076]

I Ja kazem yessss!

[@tophoca]

This recording was played on RRG the day they announced my fathers death in the Berlin bunker! Amazing performance from Maestro Furtwangler.

[@patr6510]

Maybe A.H .....???

[@wulfsorenson8859]

It was played on Hamburg Rundfunk on the evening of 1 May 1945.

[@tonks-jf2zr]

これは降りてきている 自力で弾いてない …しかしすごい力です

[@rogerhudson9732]

Furtwangler was great because of TEMPO.

[@hh13.3]

17:36 🥶

[@willemkarelarts1773]

➽ .. from here : 4:07 ~

[@BalbirSingh-gr2qk]

❤️❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@General2Soler]

We should remember...this was played in those days for the memory of the death german soldiers of the battle of stalingrad. It was political

[@rogerhudson9732]

And before announcing the death of the Fuerher.

[@spann010]

Oh come on. This had nothing to do with Furtwaengler. He even fled Germany to avoid arrest by the Nazis. By the way, while composing this movement, Bruckner received news about the death of Wagner, the composer he admired most.

[@hh13.3]

do you have a source where we can listen this ?

[@MrGottlanze]

WUDERBAR!!!

[@barney6888]

oh.. i loved that Rosenthal Ravel, did you get your hand slapped?

[@classicalmusicreference]

Yes we are in discussion with the label that blocked it. But you can find the album on KZbin Music kzbin.info/aero/OLAK5uy_lI0GNVoYbr-IuJbI27q9_IYriUEHdBokc and on the main online listening platforms

[@arturorubio7114]

The real music still exists.

[@Rezanurbey]

1 mayıs 1945'te alman radyosunda ölüm haberi resmi organlarca duyurulmadan önce yerel saatle 21:57'de anton bruckner'in yedinci senfonisinin adagio bölümü çalınmaya başlanmış, saat 22:25'te müzik kesilmiş, trampet sesleri duyulmuş ve bir dakikalık sessizlikten sonra açıklama yapılmıştır.

[@1953586]

D ie schönste Angst

[@RobertD-q4w]

poor form to let a commercial interrupt this piece.

[@АлександарДимитријевић]

German radio played it after Stalingrad battle in february 4th 1943. Glory to Russian army👊

[@giorgioschiavolena8878]

Great but not the greatest. If anyone can, watch Luchino Visconti's motion picture Senso. The adagio was used as sondtrack. Franco Ferrara conducted RAI Sinphony Orchestra of Torino. For me the best performance of this adagio

[@fe12rrps]

yes, that is a beautiful interpretation. I also really enjoy his interpretation of Respighi, especially the Antiche Danze & Arie - Suite.

[@giorgioschiavolena8878]

@@fe12rrps yes l agree

[@jesussendra6540]

Sí, eso es cierto, pero hay que decir que Visconti eligió el adagio de la 7 bruckneriana a resultas de habérsela escuchada a Furtwängler y la Filarmónica de Berlín en Roma (1 de mayo de 1952).

[@torosdepamplona]

Bravo!

[@Rezanurbey]

6:43 call of duty

[@Rezanurbey]

Ne mutlu Türküm 🇹🇷 🐺 ​@ikg3650

[@frankfeldman6657]

You put an ADVERTISEMENT right before the codetta of one of the most sublime themes in the history of music???!!! Shame on you, whoever you are!!!

[@classicalmusicreference]

Hundreds of the stupidest comments we've read, the ads are automatic and managed by the KZbin algorithm. Why do we link to different platforms? Because with a subscription you can enjoy music in better audio quality and without ads.

[@peetmeet]

1000er 🫡

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

It beggars belief that these German musicians could produce such beauty in an era when their political masters were wreaking such evil upon Europe. And with such tacit or rapturous approval of the majority of ordinary people .......

[@jackworthington4660]

Really makes you think lmao

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

@@jackworthington4660 If you laughed yo' ass off I doubt you actually thought about my comment at all.

[@jackworthington4660]

@@ArtyFactual_Intelligence you've never thought about ww2 though have you?

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

@@jackworthington4660 Meaningless comment.

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

@@jackworthington4660 Worthless jackass comment.

[@medievalmusiclover]

Nazi conductor. 😂 Too bad. Bernstein is the Best ever. Adonai Ekhad.

[@michaelfranz6890]

Jesus loves you.

[@lorenzley1324]

Bruckner is sublime but only with Celibidache. Furtwengler is not bad either but is lacking the phenomenology of the music. Celibidache is unreachable.