BaL 13.12.14 - Bruckner: Symphony no. 7

[Nick Armstrong]

I may have dozed off. Did the reviewer mention the recent Runnicles BBCSSO version? and what about the Blomstedt Staatskapelle Dresden, which is my personal favourite?

Neither, to the best of my recollection.

[Alison]

What was the most recent version discussed?

[Barbirollians]

What was the most recent version discussed?

Karajan 1989 !

[Petrushka]

Karajan 1989 !

There have been a few since then as well as a host of reissues. They don't come much better than the live 1979 Jochum with the Munich Philharmonic recently released on the Weitblick label and surprised if this wasn't mentioned (I didn't hear the broadcast).

Confess to not owning the 1966 Haitink but do have the 1978 remake as well as a live 1972 account in the radio recordings box.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Karajan 1989 !

Abbado 2005! (One of the "runners-up".)

[Richard Tarleton]

What was the most recent version discussed?

I bought Barenboim/Staatskapelle Berlin 2012 (live) on a whim after good reviews, to freshen up my collection of 7's - fine enough performance but I don't find myself returning to it. Any views?

[visualnickmos]

Confess to not owning the 1966 Haitink but do have the 1978 remake as well as a live 1972 account in the radio recordings box.

Same here; I find the 1978 remake, more than satisfactory, so not sure if it's worth 'investing' in the 1966 as well. A tad too self-indulgently extravagant, perhaps!

[Alison]

I bought Barenboim/Staatskapelle Berlin 2012 (live) on a whim after good reviews, to freshen up my collection of 7's - fine enough performance but I don't find myself returning to it. Any views?

Very much concur Richard. I found DB rather prosaic. As the old Penguin Guide might have said: 'one admires without being fully involved.'

[Alison]

Same here; I find the 1978 remake, more than satisfactory, so not sure if it's worth 'investing' in the 1966 as well. A tad too self-indulgently extravagant, perhaps!

I've always preferred the broader, more deeply felt and superbly recorded 1978 Concertgebouw recording. The winning selection certainly demands a revisit but I will be surprised if my preference isn't confirmed.

[RayC]

Thanks

'Evening, RayC - welcome. Good to see you pitching in Without Fear ...

Thanks!

[Barbirollians]

I bought the 1966 shortly after the BAL but have only just got round to listening to it . I prefer it to the 1978 much more energy and excitement in 1966 . A good library choice I think .

[BBMmk2]

I have several, Abbado, HvK, but not Haitink!

[Barbirollians]

I bought the DG Jochum set last year . I had owned the 4 and 8 from this set for some time and have enjoyed getting to know his recordings of the early symphonies and the Sixth .

Last night I realised I had never heard the DG BPO Seventh and gave it a spin . I understand why fhgl, PG Tipps and others rate it so highly . It is quite stupendous and I am listening to it again this morning . High church it isn't . I think the description of its earthiness and heavenliness used by PG above just about sums it up . It has a tremendous energy and propulsion and spirituality all at once - and what playing..

[BBMmk2]

I bought the DG Jochum set last year . I had owned the 4 and 8 from this set for some time and have enjoyed getting to know his recordings of the early symphonies and the Sixth .

Last night I realised I had never heard the DG BPO Seventh and gave it a spin . I understand why fhgl, PG Tipps and others rate it so highly . It is quite stupendous and I am listening to it again this morning . High church it isn't . I think the description of its earthiness and heavenliness used by PG above just about sums it up . It has a tremendous energy and propulsion and spirituality all at once - and what playing..

I have to amend what I said about the recordings I have. I omitted the Jochum! How could I!

[verismissimo]

Listening with such joy to Jochum and his Dresdeners. My favourite Bruckner symphony (today).