Index > Nine Beethoven Symphonies > Re: Somewhat related: 10 Favorite Baroque/Classical/Romantic Composers > Mahler is overrated. If you want epic Late Romantic symphonies go with Bruckner > Re: Mahler is overrated. If you want epic Late Romantic symphonies go with Bruckner > Your last paragraph is why I haven't tackled the Ring. The most Wagnerian Wagner work. My favorite is Tannhäuser. Check out the Overture and Venusburg Music at least
Posted by Mick (@mick) on May 12, 2025, 8:40 p.m.
just picked up a CD of Bruckner 7th symphony with Van Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic…I’ll let you know what I think....much thanks !
Part of my appeal with Bach (and Mendolssohn) is his use of counterpoint…I’m psyched !