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A Really Fine Seventh!

Ralph J. Steinberg | New York, NY United States | 01/28/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In its radiant expansiveness and almost voluptuous lyricism, this performance reminds me of a mono Jochum BPO recording that was actually the very first Bruckner that I ever heard. Of course, the sound quality on this set surpasses any that I have yet heard. The Adagio is of course the highlight of Eichhorn's interpretation, as it should be, very somber and glowing, rising to a tremendous C major climax. Incidentally, this is one instance in which I agree with the changes suggested by Schalk, Loewe and Nikisch, with the added percussion in said climax. Eichhorn, like his Austrian counterpart Georg Tintner, was not exactly a household name among conductors, yet emerges as a truly great Brucknerian. if forced to choose between the two, I would choose Eichhorn for the greater expansiveness and the superior quality of the recorded sound."