I've never been much invested in Bruckner's symphonies, mainly because of their length measured against time available for music listening. But now I'm retired, so listening sessions can start early and end late. Bring on Bruckner!
Toward this end, I recently acquired Skrowaczewski's cycle based on a recent thread on this forum. This conductor seems to have the measure of this music, but my problem has to do with the recordings themselves. I've mentioned before that my hearing has eroded somewhat and that the super-extreme dynamic range of today's recordings can frustrate my ability to hear the quiet end of the dynamic scale. Alas, this is the case with the Oehms set. This is of course not a criticism of the recordings; it's my problem, not theirs.
Since I still want to explore the symphonies, I'd like to acquire another cycle with--gasp!--a more restricted dynamic range. I'm thinking the analogue Philips set with Haitink might fill the bill. Or what about Janowski on Pentatone? The Pentatone house sound seems to work well on my system. Any other thoughts? Thanks for your advice.
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Topic - Bruckner beckons, but I need some advice... - Doktor Brahms 07:38:29 01/04/17 (54)
- I also have hearing problems and love Bruckner - Frihed89 06:35:39 01/06/17 (0)
- Any opinions about Eichhorn on Camerata? - Doktor Brahms 12:21:27 01/05/17 (3)
- Dynamic Range again - Daverz 02:31:45 01/06/17 (0)
- RE: Any opinions about Eichhorn on Camerata? - steve.ott@kctcs.edu 14:15:46 01/05/17 (1)
- RE: Any opinions about Eichhorn on Camerata? - johngladneyproffitt 08:01:34 01/06/17 (0)
- RE: Bruckner beckons, but I need some advice... - fstein 11:22:22 01/05/17 (24)
- RE: Bruckner beckons, but I need some advice... - johngladneyproffitt 12:28:32 01/05/17 (23)
- Nice to see some momentum behind a 4 movement 9th - TGR 14:57:02 01/05/17 (5)
- RE: Nice to see some momentum behind a 4 movement 9th - johngladneyproffitt 15:10:36 01/05/17 (4)
- I remember reading one Bruckner biographer. . . - Chris from Lafayette 15:22:06 01/05/17 (3)
- RE: I remember reading one Bruckner biographer. . . - johngladneyproffitt 07:55:47 01/06/17 (2)
- Yes, but only Bruckner has followers who genuflect at his very name - Chris from Lafayette 10:01:05 01/06/17 (1)
- RE: Yes, but only Bruckner has followers who genuflect at his very name - johngladneyproffitt 10:40:04 01/06/17 (0)
- RE: Bruckner beckons, but I need some advice... - johngladneyproffitt 12:55:14 01/05/17 (15)
- Have heard the 3 and 8... - Ivan303 18:47:55 01/05/17 (14)
- RE: Have heard the 3 and 8... - johngladneyproffitt 21:33:07 01/05/17 (13)
- On the 9th - TGR 08:26:30 01/06/17 (1)
- RE: On the 9th - johngladneyproffitt 08:34:23 01/06/17 (0)
- Please keep recording the way you do - It's righteous! [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 00:48:16 01/06/17 (10)
- RE: Please keep recording the way you do - It's righteous! [nt] ;-) - johngladneyproffitt 07:39:19 01/06/17 (8)
- Gotta say, I just don't get surround. - Rick W 15:54:52 01/06/17 (7)
- RE: Gotta say, I just don't get surround. - johngladneyproffitt 16:27:46 01/06/17 (6)
- Aha, got it. - Rick W 16:35:45 01/06/17 (5)
- RE: Aha, got it. - johngladneyproffitt 19:45:49 01/06/17 (4)
- RE: Aha, got it. - Rick W 20:56:56 01/06/17 (3)
- RE: Aha, got it. - johngladneyproffitt 20:59:00 01/06/17 (2)
- Yes, I will if I find somebody that has a good surround setup. nt - Rick W 21:26:52 01/06/17 (1)
- RE: Yes, I will if I find somebody that has a good surround setup. nt - ahendler 13:09:00 01/07/17 (0)
- +1 n/ - Ivan303 07:20:38 01/06/17 (0)
- I'm glad you mentioned the new Schaller version of the Ninth - I'm eager to hear it! [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 12:45:08 01/05/17 (0)
- RE: Bruckner beckons, but I need some advice... - Daverz 22:26:43 01/04/17 (0)
- With a little research, you can't go wrong with Furtwangler! No dynamic range issues. nt - jdaniel@jps.net 22:04:57 01/04/17 (2)
- RE: With a little research, you can't go wrong with Furtwangler! No dynamic range issues. nt - johngladneyproffitt 08:07:56 01/06/17 (1)
- Very happy with their Furt Beethoven 3rd. nt - jdaniel@jps.net 21:45:41 01/06/17 (0)
- Here is some advice from a non-maven - TGR 09:27:03 01/04/17 (19)
- Although I don't agree with all your choices (how could it be otherwise?). . . - Chris from Lafayette 10:53:49 01/04/17 (18)
- RE: Although I don't agree with all your choices (how could it be otherwise?). . . - johngladneyproffitt 08:11:24 01/06/17 (3)
- Will do - the LGO is one of my favorite orchestras anyway (Great No. 1 with Neumann!) [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 15:47:25 01/06/17 (2)
- RE: Will do - the LGO is one of my favorite orchestras anyway (Great No. 1 with Neumann!) [nt] - johngladneyproffitt 18:03:09 01/06/17 (1)
- Yes - I've got that Bongartz Bruckner 6th too - it stands the test of time well! [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 00:06:47 01/07/17 (0)
- Two things - TGR 13:26:33 01/04/17 (13)
- I tried to post yesterday - must have hit a wrong key - Chris from Lafayette 12:43:02 01/05/17 (4)
- You? Wrong Keys? - TGR 14:53:48 01/05/17 (1)
- Moi? Yes I have egg on my face! [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 15:18:22 01/05/17 (0)
- RE: I tried to post yesterday - must have hit a wrong key - johngladneyproffitt 13:04:13 01/05/17 (1)
- John - Thanks for clearing that up about the van Zweden recordings [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 15:15:33 01/05/17 (0)
- The 5h contains one of Bruckner's most beautiful slow movts, after the 8th of course. : ) - jdaniel@jps.net 22:06:45 01/04/17 (0)
- RE: Two things - steve.ott@kctcs.edu 19:17:05 01/04/17 (3)
- RE: Two things - johngladneyproffitt 07:46:39 01/06/17 (2)
- Church vs. Philharmonie - steve.ott@kctcs.edu 09:14:33 01/06/17 (1)
- RE: Church vs. Philharmonie - johngladneyproffitt 10:45:13 01/06/17 (0)
- I've seen Blomstedt conduct Bruckner a couple times... - Ivan303 19:00:05 01/04/17 (2)
- RE: I've seen Blomstedt conduct Bruckner a couple times... - johngladneyproffitt 07:42:50 01/06/17 (0)
- Twice for me, too - TGR 08:58:30 01/05/17 (0)