Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor
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Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor
London Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
[ LSO Live SACD / Hybrid SACD ]
Release Date: Sunday 20 April 2014
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Bernard Haitink, internationally renowned for his interpretations of Bruckner, returns at the helm of the LSO following his acclaimed recording for the label of the fourth Symphony.
Bruckner's symphonies are often described as 'Gothic cathedrals in sound,' an apt description considering the composer's devout faith and early vocation as an organist. He died before he could finish his 9th Symphony but within its three movements can be found some of his most complete music, imbued with a sense of deep solace and resolution.
Bernard Haitink's Beethoven Symphony cycle received the title of Benchmark Beethoven Cycle from BBC Music Magazine. Haitink has also released a complete Brahms Symphony cycle and Strauss' 'Eine Alpensinfonie' to international acclaim.
"Haitink, as ever, maintains a magisterial grasp on the architectural span of Bruckner's final "cathedral in sound". In his 85th year, he is the doyen of the world's great Brucknerians. His latest interpretation of the Ninth is not to be missed." Sunday Times, 19th January 2014
"[Haitink] holds all in control...The LSO plays with a transparency and poise that cuts through even the most climactic, brass-laden fortissimos. Committed Bruckner lovers will want this in their collection. More tentative fans will be rewarded by the clarity and tautness of this live recording." The Observer, 23rd February 2014 ****
"this performance from last year with the London Symphony Orchestra on stupendous form seems to mark a pitch of understanding and communication which it wouldn't be possible to surpass. There are several performances of this work that I take as doing it justice, and this ranks among them." BBC Music Magazine, April 2014
"Where other interpreters soften Bruckner's vision, Haitink is uncompromisingly architectural, no texture self-consicouly beautified, no transition rendered falsely emotive, little reassurance offered except in passing...the LSO play quite superbly for Haitink...You won't quickly forget those stern, unyielding climaxes." Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine, April 2014
