Symphony No. 5
	01	I. Adagio; Allegro: Bruckner-Symphony No. 5		Symphony No. 5				19:05
	02	Ii. Adagio: Bruckner-Symphony No. 5		Symphony No. 5				16:06
	03	Iii. Scherzo: Molto Vivace: Bruckner-Symphony No. 5		Symphony No. 5				12:42
	04	Iv. Finale: Adagio;allegro Moderato: Bruckner-Symphony No. 5		Symphony No. 5				21:01

Credits

Engineer – Robert Friedrich (4)
Producer – David St. George, Elaine Martone

Review:

Benjamin Zander's new recording of Bruckner's Symphony No. 5 is magnificent! This conductor has made many superlative recordings of Mahler symphonies (will the series ever be completed?). Here he turns his attention to Bruckner and the result is among the finest recordings ever made of the mighty Symphony No. 5. Everything is right, pacing is perfect, and the orchestra is in top form. Recorded January 8-10, 2008 in London's Watford Coliseum, the producers were Elaine Martone and David St. George, with Robert Fredrich as engineer. They did their work to perfection. The sound is full, rich and incredibly detailed. The personnel list for the Philharmonia shows only 5 horns, 4 trumpets, 2 trombones, bass trombone and tuba, so it seems that extra brass (as used by Eugen Jochum in his Concertgebouw recording) was not used. However, as recorded here, the fantastic brass peroration at the conclusion of the final movement is thrilling. And Zander is a master teacher, evidenced by his informative discussion of the symphony, profusely illustrated with musical examples. This is a major release for serious collectors.