Aaron Rabushka [[log in to unmask]] wrote:

>...  Unlike the climactic slow-movement cymbal crashes of Bruckner 7 and
>8 the one added to #4 marks a weird spot--the 4th movement codetta where
>the symphony's opening motto is recalled.  An impressive moment, but not
>the ideal one for a symphony's only cymbal crash (even if the composer
>had put it there).

I certainly don't agree with Mr.  Raboshka here, I think the cymbal crash
is exactly were it shall be.  Very effective and impressive!!

Mats Norrman
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