Bruckner: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105 "Phantastische" (1878 Version, L. Nowak Edition) Classical Orchestral & Concertos Capriccio

Bruckner: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105 "Phantastische" (1878 Version, L. Nowak Edition)

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C8 0090

Bruckner: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major, WAB 105 "Phantastische" (1878 Version, L. Nowak Edition)

Label Catalogue Number:
C8090

Release Date: November 2023
Originally recorded in November 2023

Genre:
Classical
Orchestral & Concertos

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Among Bruckner’s Symphonies, the Fifth is his contrapuntal masterpiece; the grandest until the Eighth. The tour-de-force of a finale gives us an idea of what the finale of the Ninth might have been like. Its magnificent dark and halting opening with the descending bass line – so effectively recalled in the finale – is inimitable. Although long available only in a disfigured version by Franz Schalk, it is also distinct for never having been the subject to revision or, perhaps, even doubt on the part of Bruckner – who never heard it performed with an orchestra. And yet, when Bruckner wrote this masterpiece, he was still far from establishing himself as a composer in Vienna and his spirits were as low as ever, writing a friend that “my life has lost all joy and delight – in vain and for nothing.” A radiant pinnacle from amid darkness.

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Reviews

“… Poschner’s bracing vitality fits the music very well, and I am happy to recommend this release…”

Paul L Althouse – American Record Guide – May/June 2024

Editor’s Choice – Orchestral Section

“… this is one of the finest recordings of the Fifth to have come my way for some time…”

Christian Hoskins – Gramophone magazine – January 2024

“… I respect and admire this latest addition to the complete edition; I am sure it will elicit a similar reaction from those who have been following this series.”

Ralph Moore – Musicwebinternational.com – 21 January 2024

Joker Crescendo

Sound: 9 Record: 9 Repertoire: 10 Interpretation: 10

Pierre-Jean Tribot – Crescendomagazine.be – 21 November 2023

Artistic Quality 10 Sound Quality 10

“This is one of the best entries in Poschner’s ultra-complete Bruckner symphony cycle–a performance full of characterful ideas, perfectly executed.”

David Hurwitz – ClassicsToday.com – 2023

“… Poschner is once again convincing with his wide-ranging dynamics, tonal refinement, and well-considered phrasing…” ****

Remy Franck – Pizzicato.lu – 8 November 2023

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