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Hi- As far as Bruckner's 5th goes, no offense to Aaron intended, but
Haitink is a fairly boring reading, and Welser-Moest is not any better.
Also avoid Karajan, completely boring.
In terms of shear performance, I think the most exciting on record is
the 1942 by Wilhelm Furtwangler the Berlin Philarmonic. Of the eight
Bruckner 5th I have it is my favorite. But, given the sound is somewhat
constricted, it might not be a good choice for an introduction to the
piece.
Jochum. Jochum recorded this symphony several times, either his EMI or
DG releases are a great introduction to the piece. The EMI version is
on doubles coupled with the 6th I believe for about $13.00, at least that
is what it was at Borders when I was back in the states last. However, a
great alternative is on Tahra 247(I think), it is Jochum's last concert
with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, it was recorded about three months before
his death. It is a monumental reading. The audience was so thrilled with
the performance, that as an encore Jochum repeated the entire last
movement.
Hope it helps.
Gary
Niigata, Japan
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