Utah Symphony Orchestra - Grieg: Symphonic Dances, Op. 64; Bridal Procession Passes By, Op. 19; - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Maurice Abravanel's recordings of Grieg's orchestral music with the Utah Symphony set the benchmark for these works in the mid-1970s. Newly remastered from the original tapes these classic Vox recordings now sound better than ever.The Elite Recordings for Vox by legendary producers Marc Aubort and Joanna Nickrenz are considered by audiophiles to be amongst the finest sounding examples of orchestral recordings.

When Anton Bruckner premiered his Te Deum at the Vienna Musikverein in 1886, he later referred to it as the Inchpride of my life.Inch This rare display of self-assurance is striking, given that Bruckner was otherwise known for his artistic self-doubt and frequently revised his compositions. But in this case, he was certain-and the critics agreed the Te Deum became one of his greatest successes, surpassing even many of his symphonies in public acclaim.The story of the Mass in F minor unfolded rather differently. Commissioned by the Imperial Court Chapel in Vienna (Wiener Hofmusikkappelle), it was composed nearly two decades before the Te Deum. Bruckner subjected the work to multiple revisions up until 1893-a creative process typical of him. He conducted the premiere himself and even covered the considerable costs, after the Hofkappelle had initially dismissed the Mass as Inchunsingable.Inch Only gradually did the work establish itself in the repertoire.The recordings on this album were made in 2024 and 2025, bringing together an outstanding cast of internationally acclaimed singers under the direction of a conductor of international standing.

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