Wiener Philharmoniker - Bruckner 11 - BLU-RAY

On the occasion of the Bruckner bicentenary, the Wiener Philharmoniker recorded it's first ever complete Bruckner cycle under the baton of Christian Thielemann. In addition to the well-known canon of nine symphonies, the two earliest Bruckner symphonies in F minor and D minor, which are a world premiere on DVD and Blu-ray, were also recorded for the first time in the orchestra's history. This uniquely complete edition from the Musikverein and Salzburg Festival, featuring 11symphonies, also includes extensive conversations with Christian Thielemann about each symphony and insights into his rehearsal work. InchOrchestra and conductor impressed with Anton Bruckner's Second.Inch (Der Standard on Bruckner 2) InchOnly the highest musical perfection sounds like this.Inch (Die Presse)

A novel plotline and excellent supporting performances elevate this B-grade western above the average range-war shoot 'em up. Bill Elliott again portrays Wild Bill Hickok, a "peaceable man" who takes the side of a damsel in distress in a family feud. Comic sidekick Dub Taylor is along too as Cannonball, looking for justice for his recently murdered father. Both storylines come together when the killer is the same man who tries to blackm

With the InchMéditationInch, Jules Massenet probably wrote one of the most famous melodies of our time. It originates from his Comédie-lyrique InchThaïsInch, which - unlike Massenet's operas InchWertherInch or InchManonInch - never made it into the international opera repertoire. Presumably because the two main roles of Thaïs and Athanaël demand something almost superhuman from the singers. In the new production by Peter Konwitschny at the Theater an der Wien, the American soprano Nicole Chevalier is one of the most exciting singers currently on stage in the title role. At her side, the young Austrian bass-baritone Josef Wagner celebrates his house debut. This is a fascinating and musically excellent performance of a timeless classic of the opera repertoire. InchGigantically well told (...) Grandiose!Inch (Der Kurier) // InchAn acoustic delightInch (Der Standard)