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Bruckner's elation following the success of his seventh symphony was short lived. His next symphony was rejected as bewildering by his conductor friend and 'artistic father', Hermann Levi, dealing a blow to the composer's confidence that had devastating consequences. Presented by Donald Macleod.

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Thu 16 Jul 201518:30
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Music Played

  • Anton Bruckner

    Virga Jessefloruit

    Performers: The Netherlands Chamber Choir, conducted by Uwe Gronostay

    • Globe:GLO5160.
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  • Anton Bruckner

    Virga Jesse Floruit - Gradual For Chorus

    Conductor: Uwe Gronostay. Choir: Netherlands Chamber Choir.
    • Globe: GLO5160.
    • Globe.
    • 6.

  • Anton Bruckner

    Virga Jesse Floruit - Gradual For Chorus

    Conductor: Uwe Gronostay. Choir: Netherlands Chamber Choir.
    • Globe: GLO5160.
    • Globe.
    • 6.

  • Anton Bruckner

    Symphony No.8, IV Finale

    Performers: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Herbert von Karajan

    • DG:427611-2.

  • Anton Bruckner

    Symphony No. 8 In C Minor

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Herbert von Karajan.
    • DG : 427-612-2.
    • DG.
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  • Anton Bruckner

    Symphony No. 8 In C Minor

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Herbert von Karajan.
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    • DG.
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  • Anton Bruckner

    Te Deum

    Performers:Karita Mattila (soprano), Susanne Mentzer (mezzo-soprano), Vinson Cole (tenor), Robert Holl (bass), Bavarian Radio Choir, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Haitink

    • Philips:4223422.
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  • Anton Bruckner

    Te Deum In C Major For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Bernard Haitink. Singer: Vinson Cole. Singer: Susanne Mentzer. Choir: Bavarian Radio Chorus. Singer: Robert Holl. Singer: Karita Mattila.
    • PHILIPS : 422-9292.
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  • Anton Bruckner

    Te Deum In C Major For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Bernard Haitink. Singer: Vinson Cole. Singer: Susanne Mentzer. Choir: Bavarian Radio Chorus. Singer: Robert Holl. Singer: Karita Mattila.
    • PHILIPS : 422-9292.
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Broadcasts

  • Thu 31 Jan 201312:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Thu 31 Jan 201318:30
    BBC Radio 3
  • Thu 16 Jul 201512:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Thu 16 Jul 201518:30
    BBC Radio 3

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