BRUCKNER Symphony No. 4

Both conductor Franz Welser-Möst and composer Anton Bruckner began their creative journeys in Upper Austria, where rolling hills, deep-rooted Catholic faith, and the resilient spirit of its people provided the fertile ground for their artistic evolutions. Those kindred spirits come together in this vividly textured performance of Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony. Welser-Möst delves into the life of the composer, tracing Bruckner’s journey from humble schoolteacher to celebrated organ virtuoso, and ultimately to his status as a revered, though often misunderstood, composer.