What a tremendously dynamic performance, despite fluffs, really capturing the spirit of this movement, and at the right speed. Very much a "live" sound, with mics placed closer to the strings than one would expect, giving great presence.
I love Bruckner scherzos -- most people rave about the adagios -- but the driving dynamic quality of the scherzos make him seem so modern at times. The scherzo of the 9th is astounding, and looks forward to Stravinsky and Prokofiev.
Back in about 1970, I heard Zubin Mehta and the L.A. Philharmonic play this symphony at my university. Between the second and third movements, they took a lengthy intermission. I can't recommend the practice.
I had never heard of Herbert Blomstedt till I found this channel. The clarity of his conducting and his understanding of Bruckner are absolutely astonishing. I don't think I've ever heard anyone cope with both the lightness and the weight of Bruckner like this. A definite rival to my favourite Bruckner conductor, Gunter Wand.
This is so great! What a great orchestra, conductor and what a fantastic French Horn sound! Is it possible to put the other movement also on the web? Would love to hear the complete symphony!
In 1977 (of 1978?) I heard the Staatskapelle (and Mr. Damm as principal Horn) with Bruckner 4 in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam: this performance remained one of my most precious musical memories ever since
I enjoyed this live concert at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Hall as an audience when I was a student. I remember we gave a great applause to Peter Damm for his incredible performance.
This is beautiful <3 this so badly...
mr170000 2 days ago
What a tremendously dynamic performance, despite fluffs, really capturing the spirit of this movement, and at the right speed. Very much a "live" sound, with mics placed closer to the strings than one would expect, giving great presence.
I love Bruckner scherzos -- most people rave about the adagios -- but the driving dynamic quality of the scherzos make him seem so modern at times. The scherzo of the 9th is astounding, and looks forward to Stravinsky and Prokofiev.
dabedwards 3 weeks ago
Unlucky first horn in the Etwas langsamer...
Haeronthegreat 5 months ago
Back in about 1970, I heard Zubin Mehta and the L.A. Philharmonic play this symphony at my university. Between the second and third movements, they took a lengthy intermission. I can't recommend the practice.
PacRimJim 5 months ago
I had never heard of Herbert Blomstedt till I found this channel. The clarity of his conducting and his understanding of Bruckner are absolutely astonishing. I don't think I've ever heard anyone cope with both the lightness and the weight of Bruckner like this. A definite rival to my favourite Bruckner conductor, Gunter Wand.
Adeodatus100 6 months ago
This is my favourite Bruckner piece,although to be honest,i`ve not heard a great deal of Bruckners music.
philmixer 8 months ago
This is so great! What a great orchestra, conductor and what a fantastic French Horn sound! Is it possible to put the other movement also on the web? Would love to hear the complete symphony!
In 1977 (of 1978?) I heard the Staatskapelle (and Mr. Damm as principal Horn) with Bruckner 4 in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam: this performance remained one of my most precious musical memories ever since
unison13 1 year ago
Thank you for your upload.
I enjoyed this live concert at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Hall as an audience when I was a student. I remember we gave a great applause to Peter Damm for his incredible performance.
HDvideocollections 1 year ago
who was the hornist in 1.35?the famous Peter Damm?Damn!! nice answer from the trumpeter on 1.46!
davisbone 1 year ago 5
fantastisch! Vielleicht besser als Jochum und Karajan. ganz großen Respekt für die Staatskapelle in den 80ern
knudschulz 2 years ago 4