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George Tintner's sudden, untimely death in the fall of 1999 coincided with the completion of his Naxos cycle devoted to Bruckner's complete symphonies. In nearly every case where more than one Bruckner version exists, Tintner favors the composer's first thoughts. Thus we have the first recording of Symphony No. 1 in its unrevised 1866 version, the original 1872 Second, plus the seldom heard 1873 Third and 1887 Eighth. By contrast, Tintner preferred Bruckner's revised Fourth of 1878/80, with its new and beloved "hunting" Scherzo. He also makes eloquent cases for the early "Study Symphony" No. 00 and "Die Nullte" (Symphony No. 0). The performances are beautifully sculpted, spaciously paced, and never dragging. Soft passages are full-bodied and vocally informed, while the magisterial climaxes congeal without losing textural differentiation between orchestral sections. The orchestras may not boast the tonal refulgence and lungpower you find in Jochum's Dresden Staatskapelle Bruckner recordings, or the best of Günter Wand's live accounts. Yet you can tell that Tintner's musicians constantly give their all. Certainly, you won't find as interesting or as moving a Bruckner cycle at Naxos's super-bargain price. Tintner's scholarly, heartfelt, and pedantry-free annotations, moreover, prove as articulate and caring as his music making. --Jed Distler

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2.0�toiles sur 5 Provincial & Un-Inspired, Mai 14 2004

Par	Jeffrey Lipscomb (Sacramento, CA United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

I have mixed feelings about writing a negative review of this set - it's obviously a sincere effort. But there is a great deal more to Bruckner than what Tintner offers here. So let's take a brief look at each symphony, the "versions" available, and some other performances of greater distinction. Tintner does have good moments: they can be heard on single CDs in lieu of purchasing this entire set.

"Study" Symphony (aka "00"). At 37:09, Tintner's performance of this minor work is the shortest ever (no exposition repeats in mvts. I & IV). Not much competition here - the coupling is the "Volkfest" finale from an early version of the 4th - it's a keeper.

#1. Tintner's is the only account of the original 1866 Linz version: indispensable. Far better as a performance is Jochum's 1877 Linz (DG) - I feel it is Jochum's best account of ANY Bruckner symphony. The 1893 Hynais edition, done with crusty swagger by Volkmar Andreae (1879-1962), was once on a Masterseal LP.

#0. Bruckner's third in order of composition - one wag called it the "Zeroica." Haitink (whom I generally dislike) offers much better playing than Tintner, whose Scherzo is too slow. I prefer the slightly ragged Henk Spruit (Concert Hall LP).

#2. Tintner's "1872 First Concept" version can be heard in a better account by Eichhorn and the Linz Brucknerhaus (Camerata). Andreae is superb in the 1877 Haas (Amadeo LP), and Jochum (DG) is tops for the 1877 Nowak.

#3. Tintner (the original 1873 version) is ponderous at 77:43. Inbal's 65:12 is better, but both are pedestrian. My favorite 3rd is Knappertsbusch ("Kna"), using the 1890 version (Tahra 132/135). In stereo, Schuricht (Preiser) and Jochum (DG) are both excellent.

#4. A fine reading of the 1874 original by Kurt Woss was on a Linz Brucknerhaus LP. Tintner (1881 Haas) is glacially slow at 73:39 - at least it doesn't coagulate like Celbidache's absurd 78:28 (EMI). Neither matches Schuricht (Archiphon). My other favorites are Andreae (using Nowak, on Orfeo) & Furtwangler (Loewe, on Orfeo).

#5. 1878 Haas/Nowak: nearly identical. Tintner (Nowak) is prosaic; just compare him to Abendroth (Arlecchino) and you'll hear what I mean. My other favorites: Furtwangler (DG), Schuricht (Musica Classica), and (in Loewe) Kna (M&A 1105). Horenstein (BBC) is the best stereo choice.

#6. Haas/Nowak (1878): no major difference. Tintner's literal account is the low point of his set. Even so, he's better than the rudderless Sawallisch (Orfeo), and his 16:35 Adagio is preferable to the brusque Klemperer (14:42 on EMI). My favorite is Heinz Bongartz (Berlin Classics). The only recording of the 1899 Hynais edition is the superb Adler (Tahra).

#7. To over-simplify: either go Nowak (cymbal clash & triangle at the Adagio's climax), or go Haas (which omits them). Tintner's Haas is a good one - but Rosbaud (Vox) and Otterloo (Epic LP) are even better. My favorite Nowaks are Furtwangler (EMI) and Kna (Preiser).

#8. Tintner & Inbal are the only choices for the original 1887, which I feel is inferior to the later versions (e.g., the later 1st mvt. quiet ending is more effective than the original's loud crash). Inbal's 75:39 is preferable to Tintner's lumbering 89:28. Haas/Nowak diverge hugely in the 8th: I prefer Haas and opt for Horenstein (BBC), Beinum (MHS), Kempe (Somm), and Schuricht (EMI). The Karajan/VPO (DG) strikes me as impersonal, uninvolving, and rather slick. Furtwangler's hybrid edition (Testament) is the most powerful performance of all; it is rivalled only by his earlier account (DG). The 1892 Schalk is best served up by Kna (Tahra 207/8).

#9. The 3 mvt. choice: original 1894 or the heavily revised 1903 Loewe. This is one of Tintner's best, but in stereo I prefer Schuricht (EMI) and Keilberth (Telefunken LP). Kna is excellent in the Loewe (Tahra 208). But for me, the greatest Bruckner 9th is the intensely anguished Furtwangler (M&A 730). As for the "completed" 9ths, none has persuaded me so far.

Tintner's yeoman effort simply fails to capture the vast range of this wonderful music. There are alternatives out there that probe Bruckner's symphonies far more deeply.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 GLORIOUSLY AFFORDABLE BRUCKNER CYCLE, Ao� 3 2003

Par	Timothy Wingate "timw@interactive.rogers.com" (Ottawa CANADA) - Voir tous mes commentaires

I purchased these symphonies when they were issued individually and have constantly enjoyed Tintner's insights and the sheer authority of his readings. Although the conductor uses a variety of orchestras, his vision is imparted to whatever band he is conducting and the engineering and acoustics of all the venues are exemplary.

It is unfortunate that Georg Tintner committed suicide because of a particularly nasty form of cancer and we are denied his insights into the symphonic cycles of Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler, Haydn, etc.

There is being issued in Canada a "Georg Tintner Commemorative Edition" and having listened to some of the offerings, his death was a great loss to the world of music and musicology - he wrote his own liner notes to the Bruckner cycle.

I highly recommend this set to any Brucknerite as it measures up to and sometimes exceeds the offerings of Jochum - and even von Karajan (no mean feat, indeed!)

Timothy Wingate, Ottawa CANADA

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5.0�toiles sur 5 The best all digital Bruckner by far., Juil 27 2002

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No Brucknerian will want to be without this wonderful cycle.
Tintner, a very established Brucknerian of the Gunter Wand mold, handles these symphonies with the skill that only a true veteran can.
His vigorous, instinctly authoritative and evocative approach is apparent from the outset.
And at budget price, you just can not go wrong.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Probably the Best Set of the Bruckner Symphonies
I bought this set mainly out of curiosity. I had become familiar with the first versions of the Third and Eighth Symphonies in the Inbal renditions, but had never heard those of... Lisez davantage

Publi� le Jui 8 2002 par Ralph J. Steinberg

5.0�toiles sur 5 Magnificent, Unique Bruckner from a Remarkable Conductor
I recently reviewed the EMI "soft box" reissue of Jochum's Dresden recordings of the nine Bruckner symphonies as a first rate bargain, and here's another! Lisez davantage

Publi� le Mars 1 2002 par T. Beers

5.0�toiles sur 5 Don't hesitate...
This is a great set of Bruckner symphonies by one of the finest conductors of Bruckner, nicely packaged, and at a bargain price. Lisez davantage

Publi� le Mars 1 2002