Otto Klemperer - Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 'Romantic'

Bruckner's Fourth Symphony is his most approachable work in symphonic form and has long been a favorite among the most famous German conductors. When this recording was made in September 1963, the great conductor Otto Klemperer, at the age of 78, was still at the height of his powers, and had established a close rapport with the Philharmonia Orchestra over nearly a decade. Thirty-three years later, Klemperer's monumental, searching interpretation has never been surpassed and neither has the recording, which in Testament's new transfer perfectly conveys the warmth and sonority of Bruckner's scoring, and superlative orchestral playing.

Side One

Band 1 - 1st Movement: Bewegt, nicht zu schnell

Band 2 - 2nd Movement: Andante, quasi Allegretto

Side Two

Band 1 - 3rd Movement: Scherzo (bewegt) and Trio (Nicht zu schnell. Keinesfalls schleppend)

Band 2 - 4th Movement: Finale(bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell)

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