Bruckner Symphony No. 7

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

Joshua Weilerstein

Clarinet, Timpani, Performing, Trombone, Cello, Trumpet, Bassoon, Classicalmusic, Performing Arts, Arts, Violin, Flute, Piano, Conductor, Music, Weilerstein

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🗓️ 16 July 2021

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

With the rise of Wagner, the symphony seemed to be left for dead. But one composer in particular, Anton Bruckner, decided to take the plunge back into the symphonic genre, though he did it with a markedly Wagnerian touch. His most popular symphony? The 7th. We’ll talk about the connection between Wagner and Bruckner throughout the show, but we’ll also explore Bruckner’s distinctive orchestral sound, and how his music seems destined to be performed in a cathedral, always looking up into the sky in wonder.

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Sticky Notes, the classical music podcast.
0:09.5	My name is Joshua Weilerstein, I'm a conductor, and I'm the music director of the Phoenix
0:13.1	Orchestra of Boston.
0:14.8	This podcast is for anyone who loves classical music, works in the field where it's just
0:18.4	getting made into dive into this amazing world of incredible music.
0:22.5	Before we get started, I want to thank my new Patreon sponsors, Richard, Julie, Johann,
0:26.8	Joseph, Melinda, Henry, Machteld, Rachel, and all of my other Patreon sponsors from
0:32.7	a Hien Season 7 possible.
0:34.6	I'd also like to particularly thank William for sponsoring today's episode on Brickner's
0:38.8	7th Symphony.
0:39.8	If you'd like to support the show, please hit over to patreon.com slash Sticky Notes podcast.
0:44.8	And if you are a fan of the show, please just take a moment to give us a rating or review
0:47.4	on Apple Podcasts.
0:49.2	Every rating or review helps more people find the show, and it is greatly appreciated.
0:53.5	Thanks so much, and on to Brickner 7.
0:59.0	A while ago, I had an AMA slash ask me anything mailbag episode, and I got a question from
1:12.1	Rick that I never answered.
1:14.1	Here it is.
1:15.3	A question about your selection of pieces, noticeably absent from any of the episodes in the archive
1:19.2	is one about Brookner.
1:20.6	I'm curious why that is and how you feel about him as a composer.
1:24.0	That is not meant to be a loaded question at all.
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