Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major

Anton Bruckner

Recordings

Top Choice

Bernard Haitink / Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

2010

Gil's top recommendation. 'Sounds gorgeous.' Haitink was a 'patient conductor' who 'wasn't so flashy,' and Gil says 'that really works wonderfully' for this symphony, captivated by the pacing.

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Eugen Jochum / Concertgebouw

1964 Live recording

'Excellent' sound quality. 'Another patient reading... He lets the drama build.'

Eugen Jochum / Concertgebouw

1986 Live recording

'Really one of a kind. It's very expansive... almost overwhelming... a draining experience and one of the great Bruckner recordings.'

Wilhelm Furtwängler / Berlin Philharmonic

1942

Conducted 'a little bit faster' but has his 'inimitable Bruckner phrasing and eloquence, especially the slow movement is just gorgeous.'