This week, I am moving on to Eugen Jochum. Jochum was a very famous conductor during the post WWII period. He is renowned for his interpretations of Bruckner. I think...
Read MoreI am selecting Bruckner's 8th Symphony because it is tremendous music, possibly because people don't listen to Bruckner very often, and more than likely because of the conductor, Eugen Jochum....
Read MoreYes, it's true. I am stuck in German symphonic mode, and I haven't even touched Brahms! At some point, I will get back to vocal performances, but, truth be told,...
Read MoreWhy, for my first orchestral selection, am I choosing Bruckner's Symphony No. 5 in B-flat? Possibly because it is tremendous music, possibly because people don't listen to Bruckner very often,...
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