Anton Bruckner - Symphony No. 0 (Dennis Russell Davies)

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Composer: Anton Bruckner

• Symphony in D minor 'Annullierte', WAB 100

MDR Sinfonieorchester

Dennis Russell Davies, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Genuin

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The MDR Symphony Orchestra Leipzig, under Chief Conductor Dennis Russell Davies, has partnered with GENUIN for an ambitious recording project presenting Anton Bruckner’s symphonies exclusively in their original first versions. Chronicling the composer's complete evolutionary arc, the series spans from his earliest symphonic sketches to his monumental late masterpieces, allowing listeners to experience his developmental process in unprecedented detail. The latest installment in this monthly release series features Symphony No. 1 in C minor. This specific recording spotlights the original 1866 "Linz version," capturing Bruckner's symphonic vision before later revisions altered its initial structural and expressive form.

Dennis Russell Davies, born in 1944 in Toledo, Ohio, was an American conductor known for his diverse repertoire, innovative programming, and strong advocacy for contemporary music. He studied at Juilliard and quickly gained recognition for his dynamic conducting style. Throughout his career, Davies held prominent positions with several orchestras, including the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra and the American Composers Orchestra. He was particularly celebrated for his interpretations of 20th- and 21st-century music, working with many notable composers like Philip Glass, John Adams, and Steve Reich.

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