Anton Bruckner - Symphony No. 3 (Pablo Heras-Casado)

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Composer: Anton Bruckner

• Symphony No. 3 in D Minor, WAB 103 "Wagner Symphony" (1873 Version)

Anima Eterna

Pablo Heras-Casado, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: harmonia mundi

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Following their critically acclaimed recording of the Fourth Symphony, conductor Pablo Heras-Casado and period-instrument ensemble Anima Eterna continue their Bruckner exploration with his Symphony No. 3 in D minor. Utilizing the composer's original 1873 version, often called the "Wagner Symphony", this performance presents Bruckner’s raw, daring vision prior to subsequent self-censorship and revisions. Delivered on historical instruments, Heras-Casado’s radical interpretation highlights the work's bold harmonic choices and uninhibited dynamic scope. Driven by infectious, boundless energy, the ensemble captures the uncompromising intensity of the original score, offering listeners a fresh and authentic perspective on Bruckner’s early symphonic triumph.

Pablo Heras-Casado (born 1977) is a Spanish conductor. Trained in Granada and later in Alcalá de Henares, he studied conducting with Harry Christophers and Christopher Hogwood. In high demand internationally, he appears with major orchestras including the Philharmonia Orchestra, Staatskapelle Berlin, Münchner Philharmoniker and the NHK Symphony. His extensive discography features acclaimed recordings of Falla, Debussy, Schumann, Bartók and Stravinsky. Also a committed educator, he regularly works with youth ensembles such as the Karajan Akademie, Juilliard and the Joven Orquesta Nacional de España.

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