Symphony No. 6 in A major

Anton Bruckner

Herbert von Karajan / Berlin Philharmonic

1979

Top choice. 'Fantastic sound quality.' Karajan is dynamic, bringing out the drama and 'epicness' of the outer movements, while the slow movement is 'very lush and gorgeous'.

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Otto Klemperer / New Philharmonia Orchestra

1964

A famous, slightly different version. More grounded, with a feeling of 'austere majesty.' The slow movement is beautifully phrased, and the powerful brass come out strongly.

Wilhelm Furtwängler / Berlin Philharmonic

Movements II–IV only; the first movement is missing. 1942 Incomplete recording (Movements 2, 3, 4 only). 1940s sound, but fairly good.

A 'bleeding chunk' (movements 2-4 only), but worth hearing for the 'nobility and beauty of the adagio and the excitement of the scherzo and the finale'.