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Newsletter:July 1, 2024

Newsletter:July 1, 2024

Newsletter:July 1, 2024
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As of June 30th the Discography Database and the Bruckner Archive Database have been updated. The underlined headlines below will take you to the various sections of the website where the bullet points below are featured. Please use these as guides to the new information offered since the last newsletter.

Newsletter - July 1, 2024

As was expected, it has been a busy year for Bruckner enthusiasts. The number of concerts that are taking place have at least tripled since last year and it has been a full time job just keeping track of them. The Austrians are doing their part with special events and exhibitions. You can keep up-to-date with those activities by visiting the Anton Bruckner 2024 website.

There is still time to join the 2024 Bruckner Tour of Austria. Thanks to the 200th Anniversary, there are some special concerts and exhibits that have been scheduled and we will be there to enjoy them all. I will be joining the tour on the days surrounding Bruckner's birthday. So far, we have participants from the United States, Australia, the UK, New Zealand and Japan. It will be fun to see all the celebrations and the attention given to honor Herr Bruckner on this important occasion. If you are still considering joining us, Please look at the itinerary. There is still room for you!

This past month was a sad one for many of us. William Carragan, a kind and brilliant man passed away. Many Brucknerians know him for his trailblazing completion of the Finale to Bruckner's Ninth Symphony. He also brought to light many of the intermediate variants to some of Bruckner's symphonies which allowed us to better understand Bruckner's compositional process. Many people have written their thoughts on his passing and some of them are shared here,

A reminder that Michael Cucka, Treasurer of the Bruckner Society of America and Editor of the Society's Bruckner Journal has developed a 24 hour Bruckner music channel. If you want to listen to some great music without having to make your own selections, all you need to do is click here.

SOMM Records THIRD volume of their CD series, "Bruckner from the Archive" is being released this month. My allotment of these records are offered at a steep discount and sell out quickly. I am happy to report that the series is receiving excellent reviews and Volume one received the Gramophone's Editor's Choice award!

  • Please join the Bruckner Society of America. The Society is now celebrating its 92nd year. Annual membership is just $30.00 and it provides access to special essays and recordings and a subscription to The Bruckner Journal which is published three times per year. It is also the only place where you can obtain William Carragan’s book, ANTON BRUCKNER – Eleven Symphonies - a must read for any Bruckner enthusiast. Carragan put his enormous knowledge of Bruckner’s music on paper and complements his descriptions with smartphone “QR Codes” (or an associated website) of audio examples so the reader / listener can understand the differences between the various versions. The purchase of William Carragan's book includes a one year subscription to the Society.

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    LATEST NEWS AND POSTINGS

    • Any news about Bruckner that reaches my desk is posted here. After a while, interesting stories are moved to the FEATURES SECTION (below).


    THE BRUCKNER ARCHIVE

    • The Bruckner Archive recording database (with over 12,150 listings) has been updated and it is easy to download as an Excel file. Many of these recordings are available to collectors and researchers. Contact me for details on how you can fill in some holes in your collection. The database is fully sortable including the ability to sort by performance date!


    EDITOR'S SECTION

    • There are many subjects covered here. While the topics remain relatively static, the sections themselves are frequently updated, so make it a point to check out the various subjects under this heading.


    NEW AND FEATURED RELEASES

    • A listing of new releases and exclusive recordings - many currently available in my webstore.


    FUTURE RELEASES AND RECENT DISCOVERIES

    • A listing of future releases and recordings that have recently been discovered.


    DOWNLOADS

    • A collection of wonderful downloads including scores and the always popular DOWNLOAD OF THE MONTH.


    WEB STORE

    • The web store focuses on new Bruckner recordings and other Bruckner recordings that are not generally available. The store is divided up into sections for CDs and DVDs, books and scores, downloads, bargain samples and collectibles. Be sure to check out each section for new items. My focus is on new releases and hard-to-find items.



    FEATURES

    • As stories in the LATEST NEWS AND POSTINGS section get older, those that are still relevant get moved into the FEATURES SECTION. There is a wealth of information here that you may have missed when they were first posted.


    ARTICLES / GRAPHICS

    • Essays in English and other languages are entered as they are discovered or accepted.

    • New graphics (over 1,400) are frequently added.


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    Stay safe and happy listening!

    John F. Berky