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Building a Library – Bruckner

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BRUCKNER: Symphony no. 8

Reviewer: Richard Osborne
Broadcast: 1st October 2011

First choice:

  • BRUCKNER: Symphony no. 8
    Berliner Philharmonic Orchestra, Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor)
    TESTAMENT SBT21436 (2 CD)

Single disc choice:

  • Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rafael Kubelik (conductor)
    BR KLASSIK 900703 (CD)

Historic choice:

  • Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Wilhelm Furtwangler (conductor)
    (Live recording 1944)
    DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 4740302 (download)

 

Symphony No 5 in B flat major

Reviewer: William Mival
Broadcast: 21st November 2009

First Choice Recommendation:
  • Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Daniel Barenboim (conductor)
  • Warner Classics Elatus 2564611732 (CD, Mid Price)
  • Also available on:
  • Bruckner - The Nine Symphonies
  • Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Daniel Barenboim (conductor)
  • Warner Classics 2564 61891-2 (9CD, Budget)

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