Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker

Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 3-9; Mass in F minor; Te Deum

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AllMusic Review by James Leonard

What's the aesthetic nexus of Tibetan Buddhism and Austrian Catholicism? The symphonies of Anton Bruckner conducted by Sergiu Celibidache. The seemingly unique combination of abysmal misery and sublime serenity achieved in the late Romantic Catholic master's music is surprisingly suited to the passionate objectivity and blissful subjectivity inherent in the late Romanian Buddhist maestro's conducting. Recorded between 1987 and 1995, Celibidache's performances with the Münchner Philharmoniker of the symphonies from Third through the Ninth plus the Mass in F minor and the Te Deum are the embodiment, one might even say the incarnation, of the twin spirits of both religions. For those who know his work, it goes without saying that Celibidache's conducting technique is essentially flawless: every line, every harmony, every balance, every rhythm, every development is absolutely clear. And it likewise goes without saying that Celibidache had fashioned the Münchner Philharmoniker into a warm, lush, and powerful ensemble: throughout his long career he had already done so with orchestras from Sweden to Italy. But as it is the complete unity of conception and execution and the total integration of form and content that make these performances truly impressive, it is the unreserved, unrestrained spirituality of the music-making that makes them truly awe-inspiring. Anyone who loves Bruckner should not hesitate. EMI's live sound envelopes the listener in the sound of the Münchner Philharmoniker blasting full-tilt toward the fields of paradise.

Track Listing - Disc 1

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
Symphony No. 3 in D minor, WAB 103
	1	1. Mehr Iangsam, Misterioso Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	25:28	Amazon
	2	2. Adagio, bewegt, quasi Andante Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	17:00	Amazon
	3	3. Ziemlich schnell Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	07:58	Amazon
	4	4. Allegro Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	15:04	Amazon
	5	Applause Recorded Sound	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	01:09	Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 2

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
Symphony No. 4 in E flat ("Romantic"), WAB 104
	1	Bewegt, nicht zu schnell Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	22:08	Amazon
	2	Andante, quasi Allegretto Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	17:50	Amazon
	3	Scherzo: Bewegt, Trio: Nicht zu schnell, keinesfalls schleppend Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	11:20	Amazon
	4	Finale: Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	27:52	Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 3

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
	1	Applause Recorded Sound	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	00:44	Amazon
Symphony No. 5 in B flat, WAB 105
	2	1. Introduction. Adagio - Allegro Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	23:04	Amazon
	3	2. Adagio. Sehr langsam Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	24:14	Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 4

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
Symphony No. 5 in B flat, WAB 105
	1	3. Scherzo. Molto vivace (Schnell) - Trio Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	14:56	Amazon
	2	4. Finale. Adagio - Allegro moderato Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	26:10	Amazon
	3	Applause Recorded Sound	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	00:43	Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 5

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
	1	Applause Recorded Sound	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	00:51	Amazon
Symphony No. 6 in A major, WAB 106
	2	1. Maestoso Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	17:27	Amazon
	3	2. Adagio. Sehr feierlich Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	22:34	Amazon
	4	3. Scherzo. Nicht schnell - Trio. Langsam Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	08:38	Amazon
	5	4. Finale. Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	15:16	Amazon
	6	Applause Recorded Sound	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	01:00	Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 6

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
	1	Applause Recorded Sound	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	00:51	Amazon
Symphony No. 7 in E major, WAB 107
	2	I. Allegro moderato Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	24:46	Amazon
	3	II. Adagio. Sehr feierlich und sehr langsam Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	28:45	Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 7

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
Symphony No. 7 in E major, WAB 107
	1	III. Scherzo. Sehr schnell - Trio Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	12:04	Amazon
	2	IV. Finale. Bewegt, doch nicht schnell Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	14:31	Amazon
	3	Applause Recorded Sound	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	01:16	Amazon
Te Deum in C major, for soloists, chorus, orchestra & organ, WAB 45
	4	Te Deum. Allegro moderato Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	09:44	Amazon
	5	Te ergo. Moderato Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	03:33	Amazon
	6	Aeterna fac. Allegro moderato. Feierlich, mit Kraft Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	02:17	Amazon
	7	Salvum fac. Moderato - Allegro moderato Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	09:05	Amazon
	8	In te, Domine, speravi. Mäßig bewegt - Allegro moderato - Alla breve Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	07:28	Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 8

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
	1	Applause Recorded Sound	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	00:57	Amazon
Symphony No. 8 in C minor, WAB 108
	2	1. Allegro moderato Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	21:32	Amazon
	3	2. Scherzo. Allegro moderato - Trio. Langsam Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	16:04	Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 9

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
Symphony No. 8 in C minor, WAB 108
	1	3. Adagio. Feierlich langsam; doch nicht schleppend Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	35:31	Amazon
	2	4. Finale. Feierlich, nicht schnell Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	32:23	Amazon
	3	Applause Recorded Sound	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	00:57	Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 10

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
	1	Applause Recorded Sound	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	00:57	Amazon
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, WAB 109
	2	1. Feierlich, Misterioso Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	32:53	Amazon
	3	2. Scherzo. Bewegt, lebhaft - Trio. Schnell Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	13:47	Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 11

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, WAB 109
	1	3. Adagio. Langsam, feierlich Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	30:47	Amazon
	2	Applause Recorded Sound	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	01:22	Amazon
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, WAB 109
	3	[Rehearsal Part 1] Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	06:16	Amazon
	4	[Rehearsal Part 2] Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	04:25	Amazon
	5	[Rehearsal Part 3] Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	01:20	Amazon
	6	[Rehearsal Part 4] Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	01:01	Amazon
	7	[Rehearsal Part 5] Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	10:36	Amazon
	8	[Rehearsal Part 6] Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	02:06	Amazon
	9	[Rehearsal Part 7] Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	01:03	Amazon
	10	[Rehearsal Part 8] Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	04:22	Amazon
	11	[Rehearsal Part 9] Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	02:15	Amazon

Track Listing - Disc 12

Sample		Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
Mass No. 3, for soloists, chorus, orchestra & organ in F minor ("Great"), WAB 28
	1	l. Kyrie: Moderato Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	12:38	Amazon
	2	ll. Gloria . Allegro-Andante, mehr Adagio (sehr langsam)-Tempo l-Ziemlich langsam Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	15:11	Amazon
	3	lll. Credo. Allegro-Moderato misterioso-Langsam-Largo-Allegro-Tempo l-Moderato-Allegro-Etwas langsa Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	24:20	Amazon
	4	lV. Sanctus, Moderato-Allegro Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	02:45	Amazon
	5	V. Benedictus. Allegro moderato-Allegro Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	11:35	Amazon
	6	Vl. Agnus Dei. Andante-Moderato Anton Bruckner	Sergiu Celibidache / Münchner Philharmoniker	10:44	Amazon

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