Adagio. Sehr feierlich und sehr langsam

The Seventh has maintained its position as the most frequently performed Bruckner work, the work which secured the composer his international breakthrough as symphonist by virtue of its balanced proportions. Hermann Levi, who conducted the Munich premiere, declared that it was 'the most important symphonic work since Beethoven's death'. 10/10 Highest ranking Classics today 10/10, Highest Rating: 'All the elements are in place for a great performance'. Turko's choice: 'A performance - that - is one of the most beautifully worked and textured on discs'. Award der deutschen Schallplattenkritik.