Immerse yourself in the profound and powerful compositions of Anton Bruckner with this captivating album, released on February 11, 2022, by Deutsche Grammophon. This collection showcases Bruckner's masterful symphonies, including his Symphony No. 1 in C Minor and Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, performed with exquisite precision by the Gewandhausorchester under the baton of Andris Nelsons. The album opens with two enchanting pieces from Richard Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde": the Prelude to Act I and the haunting "Isoldes Liebestod." With a total runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes, this album offers a rich and immersive listening experience, perfect for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Bruckner's intricate orchestration and Wagner's evocative melodies come together to create a timeless piece of art that highlights the brilliance of these two legendary composers.
Tristan und Isolde, WWV 90: Prelude to Act IRichard Wagner, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons
Tristan und Isolde, WWV 90: Mild und leise wie er lächelt "Isoldes Liebestod"Richard Wagner, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (Vienna Version - 1890/91): I. AllegroAnton Bruckner, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (Vienna Version - 1890/91): II. AdagioAnton Bruckner, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (Vienna Version - 1890/91): III. Scherzo. Lebhaft – Trio. LangsamAnton Bruckner, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, WAB 101 (Vienna Version - 1890/91): IV. Finale. Bewegt, feurigAnton Bruckner, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: I. Introduction. Adagio - AllegroAnton Bruckner, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: II. Adagio. Sehr langsamAnton Bruckner, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: III. Scherzo. Molto vivace (schnell) - Trio. Im gleichen TempoAnton Bruckner, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons
Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105: IV. Finale. Adagio - Allegro moderatoAnton Bruckner, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons