DVD + Blu-Ray:
Bruckner 11 – Thielemann & Wiener Philharmoniker

To celebrate Bruckner’s bicentenary, Christian Thielemann and the Wiener Philharmoniker recorded the orchestra’s first ever complete Bruckner cycle.

On the occasion of the Bruckner bicentenary, the Wiener Philharmoniker recorded its first ever complete Bruckner cycle under the baton of Christian Thielemann. In addition to the well-known canon of nine symphonies, the two earliest Bruckner symphonies in F minor and D minor, which are a world premiere on DVD and Blu-ray, were also recorded for the first time in the orchestra's history. This uniquely complete edition from the Musikverein and Salzburg Festival, featuring 11 symphonies, also includes extensive conversations with Christian Thielemann about each symphony and insights into his rehearsal work. “Two symphonies that document Bruckner's path to mastery quite excellently. (…) Conclusion: The next interesting Bruckner milestone in the cycle.” (Kurier) / “Masterly, kapellmeisterlike, dreamlike.” (Der Standard) / Beautiful to weep for and artistically accomplished. [...] The interpretation of the Fifth may be considered a milestone. The way the musicians realised this work was simply grandiose." (Kurier)

PROGRAMME: Bruckner: Symphonies Nos 4 & 9
BONUS: Discovering Bruckner with Christian Thielemann

Genre Concert
Duration 197 mins
Recording location Wiener Musikverein, Salzburg Festival 2020 (No. 4), 2022 (No. 9)
Orchestra / Band Wiener Philharmoniker
Conductor Christian Thielemann
Composer Anton Bruckner
Production Company A co-production of Unitel and ZDF in cooperation with Arte, Wiener Philharmoniker and Salzburg Festival © Unitel 2020 (Symphony n. 4); A co-production of ORF, 3sat and Unitel in cooperation with Wiener Philharmoniker and Salzburg Festival © Unitel 2022 (Symphony n. 9)