- Composer: Bruckner
- Audio CD (April 1 1998)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Ncl
- ASIN: B0000060D5
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #50,987 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Ziemlich Schnell |
| 2. Scherzo: Schnell |
| 3. Andante: Fierlich, Etwas Bewegt |
| 4. Finale: Mehr Schnell |
Product Description
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Odd that, even now, Bruckner's Second Symphony is often left out of the reckoning. It's a transitional work in many respects, although the clear, powerful outlines of the mature symphonist are already in evidence, while the content is of a high quality. The wistful opening theme in the strings, the "Adagio"'s pastoral mysticism--such music could only be by Bruckner, although the expression is less monumental than it later became. Like several other of his symphonies, there's more than one edition: Georg Tintner gives you the original version, which means not just all the music, but the orchestration as Bruckner conceived it in 1872. The work emerges with a rhythmic incisiveness worthy of Schubert--and not even undertones of Wagner. Although the Ireland NSO may not be world-class, they certainly have the measure of Bruckner's style, but then they also have one of the finest living Bruckner interpreters to guide then through this eventful and life-enhancing work. Even were it three times the price, this disc would be self-recommending. --Richard Whitehouse
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Magical,
By Mr. Hasta Pasta "Wagon Wheels" (Oz, Lithuania) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Symphony No. 2 (Audio CD)
When Anton Bruckner visited Richard Wagner in 1873 at Bayreuth, where the composer was in the midst of his Herculean labors on the Ring cycle, Bruckner brought along with him the scores of his second and nearly-completed third symphonies, along with a few other works. Prior to that the two composers had spent time together during the delayed premiere of TRISTAN, though Bruckner had been too intimidated at the time to show Wagner any of his compositions. During the later meeting, however, whereas Wagner is said to have found Bruckner's 2nd too conservative, he was bowled over by the brashness of the 3rd -- especially by the trumpet fanfare in the opening. In the liner notes to this particular Naxos release, conductor Georg Tintner speculates that Wagner's verdict of the 2nd Symphony might be one of the reasons it has been, comparatively speaking, so infrequently peformed. Which is a gosh-darned shame because the second symphony of Anton Bruckner is, contrary to apparent popular belief, a mature, radiantly beautiful, serenly confident work. Though it doesn't plummet and scale some of the depths and heights of the composer's later works, it is, in my opinion, a quiet masterpiece -- more artistically successful, for instance, than the composer's third symphony. And, when it comes to Bruckner's slow movements, though many have tended to single out for praise those included in the later symphonies, those unfamilar with this work might very well be surprised over how achingly beautiful its walking-paced Andante truly is. Another reason to check out this recording is the inspired original decision by Bruckner to alter the placement order of the Scherzo and Andante. Tintner speculates that Bruckner might have been cowed in succession revisions of this symphony to default to a more classical ordering of the movements out of fear of comparison with Beethoven's 9th (a fear which, fortunately, fled Bruckner when it came time for him to work on his own 8th & 9th Symphonies). Whatever Bruckner's reason for the later change, the original ordering of his 2nd Symphony is truly more effective, with the buoyantly Haydnesque Scherzo coming between the magisterial serenity of the first and third movements. Personally, I am in completely in love with this symphony, and Tintner produces a wonderful, customarily sensitive, subtle and beautiful performance. Just buy it and enjoy!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Glorious Bruckner!,
By David Lee "duffyl18" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Symphony No. 2 (Audio CD)
Having seen Georg Tintner conduct on numerous occassions I can honestly say his genius in this repetoire is truly spellbinding. He conducted here in Canada Symphony Nova Scotia and yet I always felt he need a larger ensemble to create the canvas of sound so needed for the Romantic music he was so attuned to. His skills at balance and getting the right colours for the music are much in evidence here. This Irish orchestra is incredible as well and perform with such conviction one almost thinks it's the Vienna Philharmoncic.
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The Carragan Edition,
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This review is from: Symphony No. 2 (Audio CD)
This is actually the second recording of the Carragan Edition of Bruckner's Symphony No.2. Eichorn and the Linz Bruckner Orchestra offer this edition in two different releases. One, a two-disc set, also includes the 1873 revision of 1872. In 1873 the scherzo was moved to the more familiar third movement position. The other touches are too subtle to note, and I'm not sure anyone but a Bruckner scholar could spot the changes.The Eichorn recording was also released coupled with rehearsal sessions (of 1872) on a second disc. Either way, Eichorn and his orchestra are equal to the challenge Tintner offers -- but Tintner on Naxos has a decided advantage in price. If you already own one of the Eichorn versions there is no reason to replace it. For those first coming to this version of the Bruckner Second, choose Tinter without a moment's reservation... !
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