Watch out, you have a Great one here!
Joe Anthony (a.k.a. JAG 1) | 05/25/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Philly Orchestra is one of the most inspired ensembles in the world. Here they make wonderful sounds in this Bruckner 4 unlike any other orchestra. To top it off the pacing is absolutely first rate and the Finale is truly rustic with the feeling of the Forest! In spite of knowing a great deal of other Bruckner records first hand, this one is a fresh approach which really gives great pleasure. The Slow movement is truly majesterial as well...well worth every cent!"
Bombastic...
Joe Anthony (a.k.a. JAG 1) | Massachusetts, USA | 04/20/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bruckner's Fourth is a robust and bombastic, but also a very, very long experience. Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra keep things interesting through lush and soaring strings, and shining horns ( I guess that's what they call the "Philadelphia sound").
Comparisons: Abbado"