Symphony No. 4 (Romantic Symphony) - Anton Bruckner
Information about Symphony No. 4 by Anton Bruckner, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The first of Bruckner's symphonies to achieve great success.
The work was written in 1874, 1878, 1880/81, 1886-88, and is in the key of E flat major. It consists of four movements lasting a total of approximately 61 minutes.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Meister (Capriccio C5150)
A perceptive reading of the 1878/1880 version of the Romantic symphony which ranks alongside the best performances available on CD.
ORF Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien, conducted by Cornelius Meister, 2012.
Capriccio C5150
Venzago (CPO 777 615-2)
Basel Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mario Venzago, 2010.
CPO 777 615-2
Coupled with Symphony No. 7
Tintner (Naxos 8.554128)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Georg Tintner, 10/1996.
Naxos 8.554128
Wand (RCA 09026 68839-2)
An inspired live recording, and winner of a Gramophone award.
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Günter Wand, 1997.
RCA 09026 68839-2