Bruckner: Symphonies No. 4 "Romantic" & No. 5

Introduction

★Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra's magnificent Bruckner performance, pursuing pure musical beauty, finally returns. This set features two Bruckner symphonies recorded by Ormandy with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Sony Classical. Bruckner's notes are rendered with the utmost virtuosity, building on a foundation of perfectly controlled, thick, and supple string sections, achieving the pinnacle of pure musical beauty. From the magnificent sound at the beginning of the Fourth Symphony to the vividly differentiated complex fugue section in the Fifth Symphony's final movement, this performance conveys the value and beauty of the work without becoming overly emotional, making it a rare performance. Symphony No. 5 is being released in Japan for the first time. Symphony No. 5 = Japan premiere ■ 2-CD set

Media reviews and more

Tower Records' "Sony Classical" Special Selection Vol. 7. This album features two Bruckner symphonies performed by conductor Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra. This album features the magnificent sound of Symphony No. 4 at the beginning, and Symphony No. 5, characterized by the vivid depiction of the complex fugue part in the final movement. Both pieces are not overly emotional, and convey the value and beauty of the works without distortion. (C)RS