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Day 44: Symphony No. 7 in E Major (Furtwangler)

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My “office” this morning is a favorite bagel place called Big Apple Bagels. I’m a sucker for bagels, especially to enjoy while I listen to music, sip coffee, and ponder the world. My musical selection this morning is Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 in E Major (WAB 107) interpreted by the legendary German conductor and … [Read more…]

Day 41: Symphony No. 7 in E Major (Barenboim)

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A new cycle of Bruckner symphonies begins today! This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 in E Major (WAB 107) 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. … [Read more…]