Bruckner's masterpiece, "Symphony No. 8," performed by Jansons & the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra! Jansons, born in 1943, turned 75 in 2018. Since his debut in 1972, he has served as principal conductor for various orchestras and released numerous recordings. Known for his expertise in German-Austrian and Russian works, Jansons has recorded symphonies by Beethoven, Brahms, and Shostakovich with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Mahler symphonies with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, but he doesn't have a complete Bruckner cycle. His Bruckner recordings to date include the 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 9th symphonies with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and only the 7th with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2007. Many people were likely eagerly awaiting the day they could hear Jansons conduct Bruckner's masterpiece, "No. 8." Now, at long last, a performance of the 8th Symphony is here. Jansons uses the 1890 version. The entire performance is approximately 80 minutes, a clean tempo that fits on a single CD, but he creates a sense of contrast by taking the 3rd movement Adagio a bit faster and the 1st and 2nd movements relatively slowly. Unlike Mahler's works, where the focus is on highlighting each voice, Bruckner, especially in the 8th, is known for the ecstatic elation that evokes the creation of the universe, and Jansons excels in this regard as well. The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra unleashes its full potential, building a magnificent sonic cathedral. Booklet: Jörg Handstein. (Importer's information) [Track Information] ● Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C minor, WAB108 (1890 version) Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Mariss Jansons (Conductor) Recording Date: November 13-18, 2017 Recording Location: Munich, Gasteig Philharmonic Hall Recording Method: Stereo (Digital / Live) SACD Hybrid CD STEREO / SACD STEREO / SACD 5.0 SURROUND