Bruckner - Symphony no. 8 - III (4/4) Haitink & Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

[banjocracy]

Well damn it! I am surprised and disappointed that Haitink plays the Novak version here. Otherwise this is as fine a performance as the landmark recording from the 60s. But back then he did the Haas edition, which, with Bruckner's pardon, is a better presentation of Brucknerian logic. . The cut in the score that occurs at 0.56 in this section of the recording denie us one of Bruckner's loveliest and most unique passages, all built on the Seventh scale degree.

[twentythrepointfive]

Something so touching about the way Bruckner just runs down Db maj at the end of the movement ; like falling to sleep.

[what15myname]

The sound quality didn't do the performance justice. It sounds like Haitink is taking liberties with the dynamics of the score. He wouldn't do that, would he?

The brass got a bit sloppy about halfway through the clip too.

But hbow can you not enjoy this combination? This man has a heart and soul for Bruckner, and the orchestra responds accordingly.

[grabit1]

@what15myname

I also just noticed that he employed a Nowak cut just after the first crescendo. No big deal, but it's the first time I've heard him do that. Oh, well, if I were his age out on stage for an hour and a half, I might try it, too.

[rabengeraun]

Gorgeous violin melody at 1:07

[violon1974]

haitink is the best of the world...

[tubamarius]

..in the world? : )

[D4rkM4tters]

The zenith of Bruckner's symphonic artistry!

[grabit1]

@D4rkM4tters

I agree. Each time I hear it. Until I hear the 9th.

[grabit1]

@grabit1

I forgot to add. With Haitink doing it.

[jockboy69]

@D4rkM4tters esp. at minute 3:44!