BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER – BRUCKNER/ZURAJ
The Third Symphony is considered Anton Bruckner’s problem child. The three versions of this hymn-like and at the same time mysterious work show how much the composer struggled with it. François-Xavier Roth, conductor of this performance, considers the first version from 1873 to be the most successful – because it shows the original Bruckner. Roth has made a name for himself as a Bruckner interpreter who not only brings the sonic power of this music to life, but also its nuances. The programme also includes the world premiere of a work by the Slovenian Vito Žuraj.
Berliner Philharmoniker
François-Xavier Roth conductor
Vito Žuraj
New Work (Premiere) commissioned by the Berliner Philharmoniker Foundation
Anton Bruckner
Symphony No. 3 in D minor (Version from 1873)