Episode 4
Donald Macleod introduces Bruckner's epic Eighth Symphony and describes the spate of 'revision mania' that followed in its wake.
Donald Macleod introduces Bruckner’s epic 8th Symphony and describes the spate of ‘revision mania’ that followed in its wake.
'Virga Jesse’, Alleluia-verse for 4-part choir
‘Ecce sacerdos magnus’, Gradual for 8-part choir, 3 trombones and organ
Chorus of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra / Eugen Jochum (cond)
DG 457 743-2,
Tracks 9, 10
Symphony no.8 in C minor
– mvts 2 and 3
Scherzo. Allegro moderato – Trio, Langsam. Scherzo da capo 1
Adagio. Feierlich langsam, doch nicht schleppend
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra / Pierre Boulez (cond)
DG 459 678-2,
Track 3
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- Thu 7 Aug 200812:00BBC Radio 3
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