Bruckner - Symphony No. 8 in C minor

Prom 27: Wagner & Bruckner
Anton Bruckner - Symphony No. 8 in C minor, ed. Nowak, 1955
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Donald Runnicles conductor
Royal Albert Hall, 3 August 2012

[@andreiloas]

It looks like the conductor just realized what they had achieved by possibly enacting the perfect finale of this masterpiece. Well done!

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

So perfect that the trumpets totally failed to cut through in the final build up to the main theme. I never heard this played so completely off balance...

[@bandchick888]

Can't believe I was lucky enough to play in an orchestra conducted by this man. He is awesome!

[@MaxwellKaye]

Movement 1 0:09 Movement 2 15:31 Movement 3 30:17 Movement 4 55:16

[@Anvanho]

No other composer gives me such spine tingling chills! Great performance here; been listening to his 8th since 1972 ... this is a good one!

[@Rx-mn5fv]

What's left to be said? Bruckner said it all so eloquently, and we need to examine our humility and appreciate greatness. Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@eyesandears6341]

Six years later: this is still one of the very best live performances I know. I can't decide whether the final descending figure is best taken istesso tempo (as Runnicles does here, and notably Scrowaczewski does too), or slower, maybe mustering more finality. I once saw the score and it's ambiguous (to me anyway). Right now, I'm ecstatic about the whole thing!

[@dez3540]

One of the best brass sections I've ever heard. 7:43 - 8:36 is just pure grandeur!

[@mariorossi9655]

+Dezza Manezza 1:07:17 Isn't bad either. Great tempo too. Some conductors tend to really drag it out. 15:30

[@K3rnc]

Yet nothing compares, in that regard, with Stravinsky's Firebird finale.

[@tylergandee5318]

More like 55:18

[@soumilbiswas5231]

What a beauty, what a work. The Adagio could not have been composed by a human. Bruckner was surely not a human being!! What an amazing piece!!

[@sevkiye1940]

An authentic high-flyer from the 2012 Proms. Runnicles is a powerful Brucknerian with an unerring sense of structure, rhythm, tempo and drama. Spine-tingling, eloquent phrasing, epic grandeur. A journey to relish

[@howardstevenson7646]

The best Bruckner 8th I've ever heard (out of about 40). You can tell that the conductor knew he had helped create something magical as he caught his breath at the end.

[@SergeantCribb]

Fantastic no-nonsense performance of my favourite work. I tip my hat for mr. Runnicles - one of the great Brucknerians of the day - and his excellent orchestra.

[@abdnjase]

As a Scot, living in Aberdeen, I've seen this orchestra a dozen times and was astonished they were going to attempt this Bruckner. I was so proud of them as I watched it on tv. They made a splendid go of it. Not so lush as my favourite interpretations and whipped along at perhaps too quick a tempo BUT really a very good performance.

[@peterfeltham5612]

JS DeesideYes I agree,they made a good fist of it,a little too fast perhaps.But they do capture some of the majesty of Bruckner.

[@Tracotel]

A very sensitive and impressive interpretation of Bruckner's eight symphony.

[@arthurfowle7117]

Tracotel

[@rickalexander9976]

Love this - one of the greatest symphonies of all time…!!!!!

[@watarutenga2905]

The work itself is one of the greatest symphonic masterpieces of all time. I always thought Haitink and Jochum owned it, but this performance is exceptionally fine. The sound is also excellent, and it's fun to watch the orchestra up close. Thanks for posting it!

[@Jivanmuktishu]

Cmon! nobody owns Bruckner. Listen to them all.

[@luisgomez9064]

(0:06) I. Allegro moderato (18:40) II. Scherzo. Allegro moderato (30:13) III. Adagio. Feierlich langsam; doch nicht schleppen (55:12) IV. Finale. Feierlich, nicht schnell

[@MaxwellKaye]

18:40 is three minutes into the Scherzo...

[@JoeMullanMusic]

Yep. (15:30) II. Scherzo. Allegro moderato Appreciate the other info though, Luis

[@GourouxPete]

The dotted rhythm of the strings in the finale is what gives the impression of the tempo rather than the huge columns of harmonic resonance from the brass in particular. Its a musical device that Bruckner used often. His finales are particularly enigmatic and hard to "pull off" in performance compared to other movements. Rarely can any conductor get a whole Bruckner symphony "right" either. Donald Runnicles comes mighty close - Bravo!!

[@susanclark6824]

Peter Wright I vow to thee my country

[@susanclark6824]

Peter Wright mo

[@eyesandears6341]

When I read some of the comments here I was left wondering just what sort of crazy performance this might be... I listened anyway. I will listen again. Too fast? Even at the extreme, not as excessive as Celibidache is slow. The contrast between III and IV I find really exhilarating. It all hangs together pretty well in my opinion, and the orchestra does more than justice to the score. Nine horns, four Wagner tubas, three harps - what a sound! Thanks for posting this heroic performance of such a monumentally deep and satisfying work.

[@Arglarglarg]

Being a Celibidache lover I find this too fast ... particularly the part before the very end ( 1:15:00 you can't even understand what trumpets are doing ), it sounds like a fanfare from a little village to me ... and what's the point to rush this part so much that you have to put an enormous rallentendo 5 bars after ... It's only my opinion after all but all tempi are subjective :) Ha and there isn't 9 horns + 4 tuben, the last 4 horns must play both instruments during the piece

[@Anvanho]

Yeah, but I love the tempo of the 2nd movement like this! Can never fully enjoy that moment when it plods along too slow (often)

[@warrenwilson4818]

The approx. 2 min at about 53 is probably the best use of Wagner's "Tuben in F." The 4 horn players are in excellent sync. The lower harmonies they project are awesome to me. Trombones and/or Fr, horns just wouldn't cut it.

[@francoismagne5863]

Engrossing rendition. Critics could obviously nitpick here and there, but that would be missing the point. It's simply great that Bruckner can be brought to a wide audience by such lively performances.

[@SMules]

Unbelievable performance. The fourth movement is apocalyptic. Bruckner would have been very proud had he heard this. Happy Bruckner Year, everybody!

[@mrsneaky2010]

I agree! Bruckner's music is very special. And No 8 is probably is his finest achievement!!

[@melcadman]

Sir Donald Runnicles, at last! No less than he deserves for his huge contribution to music and opera in the USA, Scotland and Germany

[@klingelhorn]

Wonderful, especially the last movement. Mo. Runnicles conducts Bruckner's last Finale with a great sense of pacing--learned from his many performances of Wagner's Ring. The tempos never sag, but there is plenty of breathing room so that it does not feel rushed. The big moments arrive with a sense of inevitability and the ending is crisp, unifying the dotted rhythms from the first movement. You can't hear a Symphony in C minor that ends in C major without thinking of Beethoven's 5th. Bruckner references the previous movements in the finale like Beethoven, but he delays the conflict resolution until very near the end--more Romantic and very satisfying. An exhilerating performance!

[@warrenwilson4818]

Yes! That modulation to C-major right at the end really lingers with one. Nov. 2, 2022.

[@anniedog34]

I appreciate all the comments. I love classical music but am not schooled in it and was not even aware of Bruckner until he was in a package I bought through Seattle Symphony. I will get the opportunity to hear Bruckner's Fifth Symphony on April 22 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, conducted by Ludovic Morlot. Our symphony is highly ranked now, winning a couple Grammys in the last few years, so I am anxious to hear and hope the performance turns up on KZbin some day so I could get such insightful and knowledgeable I see here.

[@annakimborahpa]

The length of Bruckner's Fifth Symphony will test your patience but its Finale, a joyful blast, is worth waiting for and its second theme has the same distinctive rhythm as "Tiptoe Through the Tulips." Consider keeping in mind Gustav Mahler's description of Anton Bruckner: "Half-simpleton - half-God."

[@anniedog34]

Your comment took me to discovering an essay written in 1940 about these two composers. This excerpt might be one observation to understanding Mahler's description; regarding Bruckner: "Unless music was the topic he turned his conversation to the narrow vicissitudes and happenings of everyday existence. Nevertheless his personality must have been attractive, for almost all reports agree upon the peculiar fascination exerted by his naivete, piety, homely simplicity, and modesty, bordering at times on servility, as borne out by many of his letters. I explain this attractive power of his strange personality to myself as due to the radiance of his lofty, godly soul, the splendor of his musical genius glimmering through his unpretending homeliness. If his presence could hardly be felt as "interesting", it was heartwarming, yes, uplifting."

[@anniedog34]

Actually, I see that this article is cited below in another comment.

[@annakimborahpa]

Yes, it seems the more one studies a composer's personality, the better one can appreciate their music. Bruckner was originally an excellent organist with a gift for improvisation. He transferred the tricks of his early trade to his symphonies: (1) Grand orchestral octave unisons resembling fortissimo organ pedal solos; (2) changing one group of orchestral color to another, for example, woodwinds to strings, resembling how an organist will change from one manual to another; (3) intuitive rather than logical development in his orchestral movements, similar to how an organist will freely improvise on the spot by quickly using the power of his imagination. Hence the description of his symphonies as "cathedrals in sound." Also, anniedog34, Bruckner had a loyal pug dog named Mops.

[@anniedog34]

Might I bother with one more question? Would his improvising give his work an elusive quality that makes it a challenge for an orchestra and conductor? So many comments I have read refer to a conductor's ability to "get it right", when getting it right would have to have a measure of Bruckner's mind, so to speak. I realize the question itself is a little elusive! And I had a loyal Scottie named Annie.

[@frankteunissen5982]

Just now I came across this concert.... What a fantastic performance! Great tempi and natural flow. Can you imagine Runnicles 'doing' this symphony in the 1887 version? And the 3rd and 4th in their 1873 and 1874 version? And Bruckner 9 with Sébastian Letocart's completion? And this orchestra....!

[@michaelkrueger5253]

Several folks have mentioned that they didn't like his tempos. I personally disagree. The tempos (in both the Nowak and Haas editions) are clearly indicated to be quicker than most conductors take them. I think there's great beauty in his 'faster' (yet, I believe to be intended by Bruckner) tempos.

[@zandergrier1302]

People talk about the 3 Bs- Bach, Beethoven, Brahms- but I believe that it should be 4. Bruckner was a genius and it shows in his work. Besides, he probably had the hardest road to fame out of all of them. Every single symphony of his was severely criticized, and yet he kept going to make these amazing pieces that wouldn't have existed without him. I feel that he and Shostakovich really deserve hall of fame spots. E: I just noticed... 58:13 is that a 6 valve horn? WTF? E2: 1:14:40 why in the hell does he need three spit valves?

[@BandBHawks]

Are you referring to the Wagner tuben? An invention of Wagner himself for use in the Ring, essentially an intermediary between the trombone and French horn. Other than the Ring, they didn't really see widespread use outside of Bruckner and a few other pieces like The Rite.

[@ethanhill9460]

I agree 100%. Both composers suffer by association with political criminals. Both composers are among my favorites at the expense of those mentioned. Thank you for the comment.

[@jkryanspark]

It should remain at three with Bruckner replacing Brahms. It's sheer silliness anyway to have Brahms rather than Mozart simply to satisfy a mnemonic device.

[@voisinjb]

I can only repeat : splendid! All the madness of this extraordinary structure.

[@cismoll_]

The best way to finish the Finale! Great!

[@noirvalentin]

High standard performance. Well done.

[@grangetowncardiff6935]

Absolutely marvellous.

[@ilovecoffee12]

This kind of music represents a notable contribution to Western Civilization.What sort of university higher education model could omit an exposure to and appreciation of this sort of thing. I'll never forget my music appreciation class in college.

[@mrinman7407]

Hitler's contribution to Western Civilization? A lesson in what to avoid, perhaps......... Which brings me to my story about how Felix Mendelssohn caused the Second World War. ......

[@denisturner1040]

irbenett I am not usually inclined to be offensive but in your case I will make an exception. Your twisted logic renders you a mindless drivelling imbecilic clod.

[@HeelPower200]

@@mrinman7407 Bruckner's 8th wouldn't be included in mainstream music appreciation classes. The work is too mammoth and not accessible to the general audience.

[@eiteljim]

Love the craggy first movement and the performance. The way he put two dissonant chords the development of theme 1 at 6 minutes, then the slow build to climatic restatements of theme 1at 7:40. Founf great 20 page bio "The Life of Anton Bruckner" by Gabriel Engel. Enlightening.

[@classicalricky]

I'm crying! This is so beautiful!

[@domila5316]

Probabilmente è la mia sinfonia preferita della storia

[@ricardodelsant8966]

Very good. Congratulations to regent and orchestra. Ricardo Del Sant, Sâo Paulo, Brazil.

[@KvotheArlinden]

Greatest Music Ever ?

[@javieralvarez6773]

Es la grabación con mejor sonido y realización. Gran interpretación.

[@late8641]

I completely agree! Great work by Runnicles!

[@Nobilangelo]

Bravo Bruckner! Bravo Sir Donald! Bravo BBCSSO!

[@mmmoroi]

This is one hell of a performance of Bruckner's #8, despite unwanted barrage of coughs among the Royal Albert audience.

[@ljiljanastanic9076]

Excellent performance!

[@simonkawasaki4229]

Saw Runnicles conduct Shostakovich's 15th in Atlanta. Truly remarkable.

[@ntnstern]

A very good rendition with a fine feeling for Bruckners music-another overwhelming performance we have on youtube in the moment is Klaus Tennstedts live version with the BPO!

[@Gibsonj62]

Not bad......not bad at all. Great sound. Inspired playing. I didn't mind the speed of the final 3 notes. Well done.

[@thehumblenarrator1381]

Yes I am surprised more people didn't pick up on the last three notes. It puts me in mind of the ending of Mahler 1.

[@thehumblenarrator1381]

for me the faster paced ending makes more logical sense. I have seen other performances and I feel it diminishes the grandeur and pace that has been built up. This is the definative performance

[@socraticgadfly]

For me, Bruckner, like all of Mahler except the 3rd, should clock at under 80 minutes. Agreed on this being a good pace overall.

[@victorjuhasz9078]

Outstanding. Great sense of the momentum of the piece. Makes me think of Jochum. Excellent sound here as well. A keeper for sure.

[@MrGioviano]

Splendid!

[@robertcohn8858]

Contains possibly one of the most beautiful chordal progressions in the entire repertoire. (About 32 minutes into the piece.)

[@michaelbenoit9240]

Great recording

[@dmisso42]

It seems, judging by some of the comments, that not a lot of people understand the role of the Conductor. Look it up in Wikipedia. What you are hearing is his/her REHEARSED interpretation. A conductor might spend weeks rehearsing a piece. His job, on the performance day, is just to make sure the performers stick to the agreed rendition (his rendition, by the way).

[@johnvaughan7096]

Good to see Don giving it a good go and good, also, to see his taxi firm is still running in Dingwall.

[@masajbeyrifat6895]

Bestecinin 9. senfonisi bu tarzdaki en güzel ve olgun senfonisi. Bu 8. senfoni onun ön çalışması gibi. 9. Senfoninin finali de tamamlanmış, insanı katüse döndürüyor. Bruckner in senfonilerine basitçe tek sayı değil, 8.1 , 8.2 gibi numaralar verilmeli.

[@mono77879]

Great performance! Please come to Japan when the new corona is over.

[@johnL72909]

The Wagner Tubas!.. the players sit behind the french horns..Everyone is aware of Bruckner's love of Wagner. In the awesome Adagio, he uses the Wagner Tubas to great effect. At 36:19 they are featured, as well as 43:25 (nice camera work to direct our attention). Then, in the absolutely wonderful Coda, which starts at 51:17, which the late conductor Georg Tintner called "one of the greatest inspirations in music"(I totally agree), enter first the four french horns at 51:42 (no Tubas yet). At 52:28 notice the tuba players getting ready... They come in at around 52:48, playing the low notes along with the horns.. then, at 53:54 the horns put down their instruments, then from there to the end of the movement, it is just the Wagner Tubas with the awesome string accompaniment to close it out. Fantastic!

[@ljiljanastanic9076]

Delights

[@obstreperoushornist]

Donald Runnicles, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

[@michaeldoyle6702]

I always go to the adagio, the final recapitulation with a magnificent alteration, of the heaven on earth theme. Mahler never reached this purity of theme, I my view. This performance is very good here.(50:30)

[@michaeldoyle6702]

***** Some interesting thoughts. I am going to go back and listen to the music you suggested.

[@michaeldoyle6702]

***** Let me know which scores you have so I can reference your thoughts. You seem to have adopted my phrase "purity of theme". What does it mean to you ?

[@caginn]

This is why i like internet. I would never think I would come across to someone who appreciates exactly the same place in that slow movement. Yes, at the 3rd time when they play that section, strings break the bounds of sound and ascend to that high pureness. Such a moment ! Thanks for bothering to point it out for listeners.

[@PianistStefanBoetel]

I agree. Bruckner is pure expression of elementary forces and spiritual archetypes while Mahler for my taste exaggerates sometimes so much that he can't capture those essences Bruckner were able to transport.

[@tomallen4230]

+Klangzauberer I like Mahler a lot more than Bruckner. The last movement of this symphony (in my opinion) is extremely boring. I heard this so many times and I never hear myself humming the tunes, whereas Mahler, he has such interesting melodic lines, his whole orchestration is complex, Bruckner too boring and simple.

[@vuemusicale]

A petty that it is not the score of 1887, and perhaps a little to "schnell", but it is only my personal opinion. And it is still a very good performance, I am delighted, I will listen and look it again.

[@agelessprajna2955]

Well done SSO, Mr. Runnicles though I'm not sure I'd so rush the final coda's last beats.

[@Doctorlacrosse]

Yes. Why rush the last three beats.

[@eastwood1941]

There's no point in trying to compare Bruckner and Mahler. They were doing different things. Whereas Bruckner was trying to express his spiritual yearnings, Mahler was searching for the means to express the feelings of the individual struggling to come to terms with the difficulties of living. Bruckner was a 19th century artist, Mahler an artist of the 20th century. When Schoenberg, Berg and Webern started on their journey towards the modern world, it was Mahler's example they followed, not Bruckner's.

[@socraticgadfly]

And, they had totally different conceptions on how to use the orchestra. In my opinion, one must see Bruckner as like an organist, using things like the crescendo pedal and instruments as like banks of organ stops.

[@JoelLeBras]

Unfortunately you are totally wrong about Bruckner. Anton's 9th symphony adagio is far away in the XXth century than Mahler's one. And why will we say about the finale ? Bruckner began breaking tonal world in his... 1st symphony ! (Slow mvmt) that Mahler never did. And yes, Schoenberg did obviously work with echoes of Bruckner's last works sounding in his ears, but he did so with Brahms' too...

[@sephorus]

Those interested in the comparison between Mahler and Bruckner might find this nice article written by Bruno Walter (!) quite intriguing: www.uv.es/~calaforr/walter.html

[@HanKyeolYoon]

Comparing the best student of an honorable teacher to his honorable teacher sounds wrong.

[@BritinIsrael]

sephorus thank you for attaching that article by Walter.It makes fascinating reading.

[@akste83]

That's the way this thing is supposed to end!

[@wolfgangresch1650]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️No words 😇😇😇😇😇

[@19BenZ57]

from PERSIA with Passion

[@jamescardenas9283]

Wow left handed conductor. Cool

[@jeanparke9373]

Check out Paavo Bergund

[@mizofan]

left handers are not usually dextrous, but well suited to more sinister music

[@BostonBum15]

I know this is a massive hall with a massive orchestra performing, but if at 1:13:33 the orchestra could have started the final section twice as soft it would have been even more special. But this is a great performance overall

[@late8641]

I think the name "Apocalyptic" should be brought back. I've never heard a more ominous and sinister symphony. I get chills every time I hear the beginning of the first movement. Not to mention the 4th movement...

[@wolfgangresch1650]

And Bruckner put that beautiful adagio right before it, to set up the finale. At the beginning of the last movement, I have a vision of 1000 black horses coming straight at the audience 🤭 I know a lot of people disagree with me, but Mahler's original score for his sixth has the slow movement right before the finale, too. You can get recordings of both versions. Pretty interesting 👍👍🤜🤛

[@ranadeau]

One of the best performances but the absolute best was when Klaus Tennstedt conducted the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the 1970s. Unfortunately it was not recorded performance.

[@annakimborahpa]

Humphrey Bogart starred in the 1955 film "The Left Hand of God" but Donald Runnicles conducting Bruckner could be even closer to the real thing.

[@mmmoroi]

Each cough must be subject to 50 quids penalty.

[@RCorg-pp6qq]

nobody can make it more emphatic than what it was from 25:30

[@veenahmed]

Composer of Bruckner symphony?

[@Discovery_and_Change]

0:56 Awoken 1:03:58 & 1:04:33 epic 1:14:42 beginning of end & 1:15:06

[@bomcabedal]

Excellent interpretation, but why is the crowd at the RAH always immediately so LOUD? I'd appreciate this a lot more if they left a bit of breathing space after the end of the final chords instead of exploding immediately into some sort of roar. Seems to be an endemic problem, though.

[@lesleyvivien2876]

Endemic to what? It's the Proms!

[@bomcabedal]

So?...

[@vuemusicale]

I am agree with Bom Cabedal about the applause at the end. Even if it is in the proms, great music stays respectful music for everyone and the final silence is a large part of the excitement.

[@late8641]

Also, they clapped between movements. A surprisingly inexperienced audience.

[@davidsherman1206]

'why is the crowd at the RAH always immediately so LOUD?' In this case, probably because Bruckner's music attracts people who are overly excited by loud noise, rather than propriety to context.

[@robmilne8874]

This is fandamtastic ---and didn't know this conductor --- Eugen Jochum or Nezet-Seguin were 2 of my 3 favs . And I agree about the adagio ... if 2nd to anything only adagio of Beethoven 9 . Also agree kick out Brahms, insert Bruckner...too bad he's Austrian, not German :)

[@BobbyChastain]

5:26 - "cough cough..." "Oh, I did it, I made a noise. And it was excused!" Next Person: "Oh shit, I wanna cough too." 'cough, cough' Thus it spreads... "Oh, I'll just make myself known by pretending not to be noticed!"

[@arthurfowle7117]

Bobby Chastain

[@davidsherman1206]

Probably related to the woman who sat behind me at Snape Matings last weekend for the Vivaldi Gloria. She 'needed' to take a sip of water every five minutes. Had she brought one of those bottled with the seated cap that you can just leave and suck from? Did she just leave the bottle open between uses? Oh no. She'd brought a bottle with a metal screw cap that clanked every time she resealed the bottle (which she did every time). Ignorant moron.

[@christophehelmut]

Belle éxécution, même si les grupetti y sont un peu précipités. Il est seulement dommage qu'ait été retenue la version Nowak, notoirement défectueuse pour cette symphonie (pour des coupures injustifiables, notamment).

[@elegantfowl1]

Are those rotary valves on the trumpets? And, yes, a great brass section.

[@elegantfowl1]

+Richard Todd No, I guess they're not.

[@rafands1]

Maybe they dont have B flat rotor trumpet... and the 3º needs B flat trumpet to make lower notes

[@geoffreysalter4491]

Kick ass low brass!!!

[@pega17pl]

Once again last chords at final movement smeared! Were really only Celibidache and Wand able to conduct Bruckner 8?

[@mrsneaky2010]

I agree, but may have sthng to do with the acoustics and mic positions here.

[@pega17pl]

mrsneaky2010 Let's hope you are right. At that case shame upon sound technicans have to know Bruckner's (and Mahler's) giant sound cathedrales.

[@professordodo1]

pega17pl Try the recent Segestam version. Luscious and luxuriouis.

[@late8641]

Celibidache is overrated. He kills the excitement with incredibly slow tempos. I think the last chords in this interpretation were explicitly great. Celibidache breaks the tension by conducting the last notes too slowly. This is the best ending I've heard so far.

[@massimolavena8906]

Which version of the symphony is this?

[@gfweis]

Runnicles has clearly thought through what he wants in this symphony, and his conception is completely consistent. He wants to keep it moving at all times, with no relaxing and very little rubato. So he avoids both heaviness and dragging. But I get a feeling of impatience throughout this performance that just doesn't feel right for the music. To me, it doesn't breathe, and feels pushed.

[@warrenwilson4818]

The Adagio movement is surely one of the grandest moments of Western Civilization. The horns (Wagner's "Tuben in F") are spine tingling for several minutes at the end of the Adagio. I know Mahler used these horns too, but not like this display.

[@warrenwilson4818]

I still watch this regularly. Each and every music student in the world should become familiar with this piece. The switch to C Major right at the end is still thrilling. Nov. 28, 2022.

[@warrenwilson4818]

One more little note. I believe someone else called our attention to Bruckner's use of dotted quarter notes. I don't know what is so special about them--meuically speaking--but the effect on the listeners' appreciation and the deep impact is inestimable. It never seems to grow boring. 12-12-2022.

[@onceamusician5408]

the audience were excited enougth to cheer and applaud at the end of this work. one thing they were not was so awed as to be knocked into a stunned silence having somehow tasted the overwhelming, holy presence of God Almighty Himself. they did not understand this symphony at all. none of them, IMO

[@gandalfs80]

Why are all others get lost at the end?

[@misaelortiz7985]

what a melancholy don t you think so Admeto?

[@Anvanho]

7:58 Nine french horns? .. I thought the score called for eight? (four of which switch to the tenor tubas)

[@colinreid3544]

No.9 will be the 'Bumper' - there to split the load on the principal horn, which is pretty considerable.

[@gilliesblacksburg434]

You can NEVER have too many horns!

[@th3seus]

Ich like Günther Wand's interpretation with the NDR more

[@ootamanabu6254]

超現代的なテンポでブルックナーを聞きやすくしたと思う設定だ。 スカっとする魅力もある。ただ、ブルックナーの場合カトリックの音楽として作られているので、いくらか気取ったような感触も欲しい。　だからといって、遅すぎたり理論的に終わっているような演奏も身にこたえる。とするとカラヤン１９７９年のリンツ聖堂でのライブがいいかもしれない。俺としてはカラヤンのブルックナーがちょうどいい。

[@minka866]

13:48 clarinete boehm in A (?)

[@antonioregochaves227]

Isto fala da morte. Ou não?

[@alonsorodriguez9270]

55:15 IV - Finale. Feierlich, nicht schnell

[@MrKinkanami]

Celibidache　is Bach. Runnicles is Beethoven.

[@jupiterite3]

これは思わぬ拾い物でした。実にまっとうな良い演奏。ブルックナーは指揮者が色気を出して余計な事をしない方が良い。特にこの8番はそうだと思う。 インバルの指揮がこの曲にはぴったりな気がすると言うとブルックナーファンの人に叩かれるかな。好みの問題ですからね。とにかくブルックナーでは一番好きな曲。 もう少し荒々しさがあってもと思うけれど、オケの線が細いので致し方ない。

[@wizzy-thepro]

any other young left handed conductor seeking inspiration here?

[@Johannludwigamadeus]

A bit too fast - there should me more "thoughtfulness" in the first movement.

[@012121958]

Ein bisschen zu schnell dirigiert. Aber Runnicles ist einer der besten Wagner Dirigenten!

[@jacquesurlus3455]

40:59, and... The last movement is played with precipitation and the end is confusing, when you miss the finale of a Symphony of Anton Bruckner, you missed everything. 4.Finale. Feierlich, nicht schnell !

[@luisjotello]

55:00 IV Finale *_*

[@MrTomafalcon]

55:13

[@mr-wx3lv]

It's a good performance, but not a great one. Gunter Wand still is the benchmark Bruckner conductor IMO.