Fanfare Magazine’s Gavin Dixon reviews Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 recording:

“Manfred Honeck’s impressive discography with the Pittsburgh Symphony raises high expectations for this new Bruckner Nine, and it doesn’t disappoint. Honeck has a knack for reinventing core Romantic repertoire, but without moving outside of established performing traditions. … The orchestra deserves equal praise for their performance here. The distinctively American brass sound works wonders in Bruckner, but the sheer precision of the playing from all sections elevates every phrase, and the distinctive woodwind solos…are another bonus. The SACD sound is immediate and involving, with a surprising amount of presence for the rear speakers. … Another top-quality release from Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony, recommended accordingly.”

—Gavin Dixon, Fanfare

See the full review in Fanfare‘s issue 43:3

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