âClarity was one thing that made this performance a marvel. Another was the flexibility of Barenboimâs speedsâŚ. The flexibility of Barenboimâs tempi meant that Brucknerâs charm â an often overlooked aspect of his genius â shone through, especially in the genial Trio.â (The Telegraph) Brucknerâs 8th is the last symphony completed by the Austrian composer. Many of his contemporaries regarded the symphony as âthe pinnacle of 19th century musicâ. Even today, this monumental work fascinates listeners with its virtuoso orchestral technique, its immensity of sound, and its inexhaustible richness of detail. Symphony No. 8 in C minor (second version 1887-90, Robert Haas Edition) Daniel Barenboim, Conductor Staatskapelle Berlin Recorded live at the Philharmonie Berlin, 26 June 2010
