Gerd Schaller's performance of Bruckner Ninth with William Carragan's 2010 edition of the completion of Finale (Finalsatz-Ergänzung) with the Philharmonie Festiva, on 1 August 2010, will be issued by Profil (PH 11028) coupled with the Fourth and the Seventh. The 4th was recorded on 29 July 2007 and the 7th exactly one year later at the Ebracher Musiksommer Festival.
The 4th and the 7th are in CD1 and CD2 respectively, and the first 2 movements of the 9th are in CD3 (36'54") and the last 2 movements in CD4 (46'47" with the Finale lasting 22'12").
Schaller may not be very widely known but his efforts in the promotion of Bruckner's music are tremendous. Here is the link to his biography on his webpage:
Also the link to the audio excerpts in the recordings:
He is the founder and musical director of the Ebracher Summer Music Festival, which in co-operation with Bavarian Radio has been an established part of the Musikzauber Franken concerts for many years. This year he will perform the new versions of Bruckner's first three numbered symphonies edited by William Carragan:
Friday 29 July 2011, 19.00, Abbey Church Ebrach
First Symphony in C minor
version 1866 (Edition: William Carragan)
First Symphony in C minor
version 1866 (Edition: William Carragan)
Saturday 30 July 2011, 17.00, Abbey Church Ebrach
Second Symphony in C minor
version 1872 (Edition: William Carragan)
Second Symphony in C minor
version 1872 (Edition: William Carragan)
Sunday 31 July 2011, 17.00, Abbey Church Ebrach
Third Symphony in D minor
version 1874 (Edition: William Carragan)
Third Symphony in D minor
version 1874 (Edition: William Carragan)
A symposium will also be held in cooperation with the Anton Bruckner Institut Linz (ABIL) with the theme Bruckner auf Reisen (Bruckner on the Road).
With the performances this year, it is reasonable to assume that a complete cycle is in the plans as well.
Brucknerites take heart.
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