Day 96: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Wand)

Today is the last time I’ll listen to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major – at least, for the time being. Tomorrow, I start back at the beginning of my Bruckner cycle…with Daniel Barenboim – only this time with Symphony No. 7. But that’s tomorrow. Today is German-born Gunter Wand (1912-2002). The orchestra … [Read more…]

Day 95: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Tintner)

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…]

Day 94: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Solti)

This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major (WAB 106) is Hungarian-born Sir Georg Solti (1912-1997), an artist with a long and noteworthy career. I first heard Sir Georg Solti on Day 14 of my 144-day journey, Symphony No. 1. Then again on Day 30, Symphony No. 2. And again Day … [Read more…]

Day 93: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Skrowaczewski)

My “office” this morning. I’m back to Baker Book House. Because of the time (a little after 7am) I’m the only one here, the first customer of the day. I love that. Just me, my Brown Sugar Pecan scone, my laptop and books, my Hawaii Kona coffee, and an empty room. This morning’s conductor of … [Read more…]

Day 92: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Rogner)

Today is my wife’s birthday. So, here we sit. I’m listening to Bruckner’s Sixth. She’s trying her best to remain positive by saying, “I really do like the person you are, Soulmate.” Sure you do. 🙂 This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major (WAB 106) is Heinz Rogner (1929-2001), who … [Read more…]

Day 91: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Paternostro)

Happy New Year! This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major (WAB 106) is Vienna-born Roberto Paternostro (1957?-), another person about whom I knew nothing and of whom I had never heard until I started this project. And, truth be told, I still know very little about him since there’s scant … [Read more…]

Day 90: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Masur)

My “office” this morning, the local grocery store with a cafeteria and free wifi. Time is 8:04am. I’ve been here since 7am. One of the things I love to do is watch the sun come up. When I do so, I feel all conspiratorial and industrious, like I’m doing something sly by being out here … [Read more…]

Day 89: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Maazel)

My “office” this morning is Big Apple Bagels. At this hour, no one else is here – which suits me just fine. It’s just me, my wife, and the Smooth Jazz that often plays in establishments trying hard to be cultured. Me? I have no need of culture. I have Anton Bruckner, as rendered by … [Read more…]

Day 88: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Karajan)

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…]

Day 87: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Jochum)

This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major (WAB 106) is German-born Eugen Jochum (1902-1987), unarguably one of the most highly respected interpreters of Anton Bruckner’s music who ever lived. I have two CD box sets conducted by Jochum – this one, on the Warner Classics label (I call it the … [Read more…]