Bruckner: Symphony No. 4- Romantic

"Davies' re-imagination of the meaning of the work is extremely persuasive and his control of its form and expression is absolutely masterful. The Bruckner Orchester plays with a dedication that borders on the compulsive and together their performance does not allow for any doubt as to the value of the work. Arte Nova's sound is strong, firm, and real." -ALL MUSIC GUIDE

"Conducting an ensemble named the 'Bruckner Orchestra Linz' at a venue called the 'Brucknerhaus' in live concert in the 2003 Bruckner Festival, Dennis Russell Davies pretty much had to deliver a high quality performance of this favorite Bruckner symphony. He exceeded this expectation by a wide margin...The recording also is first rate. The audience is virtually silent; I didn't know it was there until I later read the recording notes. The natural concert-hall dynamics are impressive: from soft string tremolandos to flurries of brass, the range is wide but not exaggerated. Set your volume to achieve an audible opening and the loudest sound is not yet so loud that you have to turn it down to protect your ears and your lease. I saved one of the best things about this disc for last: It is on a super-budget label, yet is equal in every respect to the value of full-price discs. Serious Brucknerians must have the original version, and this is the one to get." (9/9 rating!)-CLASSICS! TODAY