This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major (WAB 106) is Georg Tintner (1917-1999), the Austrian-born composer/conductor with whom I was already familiar (and dare I say fond?) prior to starting my 144-day exploration of Bruckner’s music. The orchestra this time is the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. I believe this is … [Read more…]
My “office” this morning. Back to the loft at a local Panera Bread Co. Now I know why my cat likes high places. I like the view from here. Been doing a lot of pondering lately. Mortality. Especially the passing of iconic actress Debbie Reynolds one day after the passing of her famous daughter, Carrie. … [Read more…]
Two things I enjoy quite a bit: an empty restaurant early in the morning…combined with an empty space online awaiting my next blog entry. I’m a morning person. No doubt about it. I love getting up well before the sun and going out somewhere to begin my day. So here I sit listening to Bruckner, … [Read more…]
This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major (WAB 105) – nicknamed “Tragic,” “Church of Faith,” or “Pizzicato” symphony (for reasons I’m still discovering) – is Georg Tintner (1917-1999), the Austrian-born composer/conductor with whom I was already familiar (and dare I say fond?) prior to starting my 144-day exploration of Bruckner’s … [Read more…]
Just wanted to let everyone know about a very cool Facebook group devoted to Anton Bruckner, which you can find here. It’s a robust group, with many active members, people who are passionate about the group’s namesake, as well as music in general. Check them out. Now, on to our regularly scheduled program… This morning’s … [Read more…]
This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E Flat Major (WAB 104), titled “Romantic” by Bruckner himself, is Georg Tintner (1917-1999), the Austrian-born composer/conductor with whom I was already familiar prior to starting my 144-day exploration of Bruckner’s music. For one thing, I own a couple of recordings conducted by Tintner. Plus, … [Read more…]
This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E Flat Major (WAB 104), titled “Romantic” by Bruckner himself, is another heavy hitter in the world of conductors – Austrian Herbert Von Karajan (1908-1989). If Karajan was one of Tolkien’s rings in his The Lord of the Rings novels, he’d be the One to … [Read more…]
Got a booth in the cafeteria of a local grocery store (okay, it’s D&W), spread out my usual accoutrements, and now I’m ready to rock! This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E Flat Major (WAB 104), titled “Romantic” by Bruckner himself, is German-born Eugen Jochum (1902-1987), unarguably one of the most … [Read more…]
First of all, HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all who celebrate this North American holiday. This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E Flat Major (WAB 104), titled “Romantic” by Bruckner himself, is Dutch conductor Bernard Haitink (1929-). The orchestra is Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. I encountered Bernard Haitink thrice before in my 144-day project. … [Read more…]
This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s “Symphony of Pauses” (Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, WAB 102) is German-born Gunter Wand (1912-2002). I first encountered Mr. Wand on Day 16. To say I wasn’t kind in my assessment of his interpretation of Bruckner’s First Symphony is a wee bit of an understatement. I’m hoping today’s … [Read more…]