Wilhelm Furtwängler - Bruckner: Symphonien Nrn.4 & 7 (2010)

In 1941, when the Third Reich was still in its ascendancy, Wilhelm Furtwaengler was actively conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for German audiences. While these live performances were not recorded in their entirety, they do provide us with the earliest examples of Furtwaengler's Bruckner and they provide an example of his interpretations when he was at the peak of his abilities. The sound quality of these recordings do not match the quality of other recordings from this time and place, but they provide an important sound document for anyone interested in Bruckner's music and Furtwaengler's interpretations.