Bruckner 8

[Quijote]

Thanks Don Q - I may have to settle for the Boulez but from what I've read it isn't quite as fine as the Karajan - apparently he was allowed to spend time below in the crypt alone with the master before the performance which explains the extraordinary mystical effect created!!

I'll check out the website and see what they suggest.

Let me tell you Blue Baron that I have also paid homage in the crypt before Anton Master. The fact that I then went on to eat in majestic fashion a Wiener Schnitzel in some local eatery is neither here nor there. I do not know who is the better Schnitzel guzzler, but I do suspect Boulez has the better ear.

[Peter]

I'm afraid I misread (and later forgot!) your posting, Blue Baron. The DVD I have is of Boulez in St Florian's with the Vienna Phil. You could purchase the Boulez version and put a sticker on the DVD jacket and write in 'Karajan'.
Or, on the other hand, you could consult the excellent Abruckner.com website where I'm pretty sure you'll find what you want!

Thanks Don Q - I may have to settle for the Boulez but from what I've read it isn't quite as fine as the Karajan - apparently he was allowed to spend time below in the crypt alone with the master before the performance which explains the extraordinary mystical effect created!!

I'll check out the website and see what they suggest.

[Quijote]

I'm afraid I misread (and later forgot!) your posting, Blue Baron. The DVD I have is of Boulez in St Florian's with the Vienna Phil. You could purchase the Boulez version and put a sticker on the DVD jacket and write in 'Karajan'.
Or, on the other hand, you could consult the excellent Abruckner.com website where I'm pretty sure you'll find what you want!

[Quijote]

I'm going to eat now, I'll get back to you!
Tonight: cuisse de lapin.

[Peter]

There is a superb 1979 live performance at St.Florian of what I regard as Bruckner's greatest symphony on youtube with Karajan/VPO - does anyone know if the dvd is available? I've checked Amazon but no joy. I have a cd of Karajan's 1988 version which is also very fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXcWw1a8bdo