It remains true that this cycle engraved by Celibidache from 1987 to 1995 (I own since its first publication in 1998) is totally fascinating. Why? Just because the unique style of this head (especially her incredible slowness, his attention to detail, but also to the organic unity of the whole work) accommodates Bruckner music, making it more readable in airing yet without taking anything away from him his weight, his sometimes monumental grandeur and mystical tension. So the result is in many respects and unheard, although effectively disrupts listening habits and may not appeal to everyone, it really deserves to be known in addition to other approaches, especially at modest price where it is now proposed.
Finally, here is what wrote the critic André Tubeuf (a scout to whom I owe many wonderful discoveries) at the time of the first release of this box set: "Extremely rare circumstance where the disc makes the ideal reality: the chef knows the orchestra that can (and does so to force discipline and fervor), composer awaited those who will create it in all its dimensions, with all their vision, their strength. Sergiu Celibidache it has dedicated years ; seven symphonies (from the 3rd to 9th) captured between 1987 and 1995, Messe 3 and Te Deum in addition Twelve CD (détaillables: then choose the fifth, ninth or especially) who are the honor of the disk - a will. living. And not that of Celibidache. He Bruckner. "
