Review of Hansjörg Albrecht – Bruckner: Ninth Symphony

Organist Hansjörg Albrecht has completed his encyclopedic project and presents the Ninth as the final installment of his cycle with all of Bruckner's symphonies. The venue is Fraumünster Zurich, where he recorded the transcription of the Ninth, including the final movement completed by Gerd Schaller. The program continues with Bruckner's motto, arranged by the soloist himself, and a choral overture by Philipp Mainz. Of course, Albrecht had long been familiar with the symphonic timbre of this music. The first movement of Part Nine shows this through its climaxes, transitions, and cleverly chosen registers. It aptly captures the ghostly, ghost-like character of the Scherzo. What a contrast to the choral-like theme of the Adagio. So this unique project came to fruition in time for Bruckner's 200th birthday.

Bruckner/Horn: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Bruckner/Albrecht: Free Me from Control, Philipp Mainz: Out of distress I cry out to you

Hansjörg Albrecht (Member of Fraumünster Zurich)
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