Day 32: Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (Young)

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…]

Day 31: Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (Klemperer)

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…]

Day 30: Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (Janowski)

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…]

Day 29: Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (Inbal)

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…]

Day 28: Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (Furtwangler)

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 the legendary German conductor and composer Wilhelm Furtwangler (1886-1954). His orchestra is equally legendary, the Berliner Philharmoniker or – as it’s more commonly known – the Berlin Philharmonic. From the entry … [Read more…]

Day 26: Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (Barenboim)

My “office” this morning is the cafeteria of the local grocery store. Not many people here at this hour. And that’s the way I like it. 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 Argentine-born pianist and conductor Daniel … [Read more…]

Day 25: Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (Barenboim)

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 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. NOTE: I … [Read more…]