Day 60: Symphony No. 4 in E Flat Major (Rogner)

This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E Flat Major (WAB 104), titled “Romantic” by Bruckner himself, is Heinz Rogner (1929-2001), who was born in Leipzig, Germany. I have never heard a performance conducted by Heinz Rogner. This is my first. From his bio on Wikipedia: From 1958 to 1962, Rögner was … [Read more…]

Day 55: Symphony No. 4 in E Flat Major (Jochum)

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 highly respected interpreters of Anton Bruckner’s music who ever lived. It was Maestro Jochum yesterday, too. But with a different orchestra. You see, I have … [Read more…]