Day 85: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Haitink)

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…]

Day 84: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Gielen)

My “office” this morning. I didn’t leave home, partly because it’s Christmas Day and no restaurant is open. But mostly because it’s Christmas Day and I would rather brew my own cup of coffee, pop in the classic 1947 movie Miracle On 34th Street, and watch the sun rise over the lake out back while … [Read more…]

Day 83: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Haitink)

This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major (WAB 106) is Dutch conductor Bernard Haitink (1929-). The orchestra is Staatskapelle Dresden. I first encountered Maestro Haitink on Day 5 (Symphony No. 1) of my 144-day project. Then again on Day 21 (Symphony No. 2). And again on Day 37 (Symphony No. … [Read more…]

Day 82: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Chailly)

My “office” this morning. I command the entire upper deck at a local Panera Restaurant. But it’s 6:05am, so not many people are out and about. Especially to buy Panera food. But the setting is perfect for listening, reflecting, and re-filling my ceramic mug with Light Roast coffee. This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony … [Read more…]

Day 81: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Barenboim)

Today starts a new leg in my 144-day journey. And not a moment too soon. I was so done with Symphony 5…and so really looking forward to starting No. 6. And so I am. This morning’s conductor of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major (WAB 106) is Argentine-born pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim … [Read more…]