Wolf Bruckner Lieder Symphony 7

Product Description The Dresden Staatskapelle has a living Bruckner tradition, stretching back a century and more, which is lovingly curated by its new music director, Christian Thielemann, who is himself a powerful advocate for the composer's symphonies as the pinnacle of the Austro-German tradition; and in particular for the Wagnerian resonances of the Seventh, whose Adagio was shaped by news of Wagner's death in Venice. Hugo Wolf was also deeply affected by that news; his songs, like Bruckner's symphonies, can be seen as oblique reflections on the influence of Wagner, especially when sung, as they are here by Renée Fleming, with the utmost delicacy and intimacy. Works Hugo Wolf: Five Songs (Verborgenheit; Er ists's; Elfenlied; Anakreons Grab; Mignon) Richard Strauss: Befreit Op. 39 No. 4 Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 Press Reviews "…romantic music as magic for the ears..." (Süddeutsche Zeitung) "... A Magician on the Podium... Thielemann did what he can arguably do like no one else... weaving sonic marvels out of music of the Romantic period" (Die Welt) Cast Renée Fleming Staatskapelle Dresden; Christian Thielemann ProductionCompany: Staatskapelle DresdenTelevision Director: Henning Kasten Disc InformationCatalogue Number: OA1115DRunning Time: 106 minutesAspect Ratio: 16:9 AnamorphicLabel: Opus Arte Review The audience seems reluctant to break the music's spell but, when they do, Thielemann is called back again and again. --Rob Cowan, Gramophone Choice, Septemeber 2013