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 3: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor (Inbal)

This morning, I am listening to Bruckner’s Symphony No. 1 in C Minor (WAB 101), nicknamed “The Saucy Maid,” interpreted by Israeli conductor Eliahu Inbal (1936-). I had never heard of Maestro Inbal, which is a lot of fun for me because that means I get to research him. His entry on Wikipedia tells me … [Read more…]