William Steinberg - Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 - Boston Symphony Orchestra DVD

UPC: 5060244550711

Product Features

• Conductor: William Steinberg
• Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
• Composer: Anton BrucknerRecording Date: January 9, 1962
  • Work Performed: Symphony No. 8 in C minor (2nd revised edition)
• Location: Sanders Theatre, Harvard University
• Run Time: 66 minutes
• Format: DVD, NTSC, 4:3 picture format
• Audio: Enhanced Mono
• Region Code: All regions (Worldwide)
• Publisher: ICA Classics, 2012

Overview

This ICA Classics DVD release presents a historic performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the baton of their then-Music Director, William Steinberg, recorded at Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre in 1962. The concert features a majestic interpretation of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 in C minor, one of the composer's most powerful and expansive symphonic works.

Steinberg, known for his deep understanding of Germanic symphonic repertoire, delivers a compelling performance that captures the monumental structure and emotional depth of Bruckner’s symphony. The Boston Symphony Orchestra is in top form, responding to Steinberg's leadership with precision and passion. This concert was one of the earliest televised performances of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and remains a significant milestone in their illustrious history.

Interesting Facts

• William Steinberg was the Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1969 to 1972, but this earlier 1962 performance highlights his growing relationship with the orchestra, showcasing his mastery of Bruckner's complex and deeply spiritual music.
• Bruckner's Symphony No. 8 is often regarded as one of the composer's most profound works, marked by its monumental scale and intricate orchestration. The symphony was revised multiple times by Bruckner, and this performance features the second revised edition.
• The Sanders Theatre at Harvard University, with its rich acoustics, provides an intimate yet grand setting for this performance.
• This DVD represents the first commercial release of this rare televised concert, carefully restored to preserve the original footage while ensuring exceptional musical quality.
• Steinberg’s interpretation of Bruckner has been praised for its balance of structure and emotion, making this performance a must-see for Bruckner enthusiasts and classical music fans alike.

Publishers

• Published by: ICA Classics, under exclusive license from Boston Symphony Orchestra and WGBH Educational Foundation
• DVD Design and Development: Johannes Muller, msm-studios GmbH

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