First of all, the astute ones among you may notice that today’s Day is #63. Now, since this web site is titled 63 More Days With Bruckner And Me, you’re probably thinking, “This is the end, right? Day 63! Hurrah! You made it!” Unfortunately, that’s not the case. I missed counting by one day. Math … [Read more…]
This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor (WAB 109), interpreted by the Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache (1912-1996). According to one web site, his name is pronounced: SER-zhoo Chay-lee-bee-DAH-ke. If you want to read the background info on Maestro Celibidache (and I recommend it; he was a fascinating guy), … [Read more…]
This evening, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor (WAB 109), interpreted by Argentine-born pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim (1942-), whom I saw conduct the Staatskapelle Berlin in a performance of Bruckner’s Eighth at Carnegie Hall on January 28th of this year. (I’ll never stop bragging about that. It was … [Read more…]
This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (WAB 108), interpreted by the legendary German conductor and composer Wilhelm Furtwangler (1886-1954). This time, his orchestra is the Wiener Philharmoniker, also known as the Vienna Philharmonic. I’m not going to repeat the background on Maestro Furtwangler, although I do suggest … [Read more…]
My “office” this morning is Baker Book House, which can be an extraordinary distraction for me. At any point as I sit here listening, I can jump up and go in search of a book in Baker’s immense Used Book section. For a book nut like myself, that’s an ever-present temptation (and a very real … [Read more…]
Today, I am sick as a dog. But I’m soldiering through, listening to Daniel Barenboim’s interpretation of Bruckner’s Sixth. Also, I’m at one of my favorite eateries, enjoying three of the best chili dogs ever to grace a plate. “Three with everything” is how you order them at Red Hot Inn. They arrive looking like … [Read more…]
This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (WAB 105), nicknamed “Pizzicato Symphony” or “Tragic,” interpreted by Australian conductor Simone Young (1961-). Her orchestra is the Philharmoniker Hamburg. I first encountered Maestro Young on this leg of my Bruckner journey on Day 5, Symphony No. 1. Then again … [Read more…]
This afternoon, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (WAB 105), nicknamed “Pizzicato Symphony” or “Tragic,” interpreted by German-born conductor and composer Otto Klemperer (1885-1973). Prior to this Bruckner project, I had never heard of Otto Klemperer – although I had heard of his son, actor Werner Klemperer, most … [Read more…]
My “office” for me and my ninja this morning is a local Starbucks. Their Blonde Roast coffee with a slice of lemon loaf is just what the doctor ordered, the perfect taste treat for… This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (WAB 105), nicknamed “Pizzicato Symphony” or … [Read more…]
My “office” this morning is back at the library, my favorite place to work. Not even an overcast day can dim my spirits for listening to Bruckner. This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (WAB 105), nicknamed “Pizzicato Symphony” or “Tragic,” interpreted by Israeli conductor Eliahu Inbal … [Read more…]