Symphony no. 7 in E major, WAB 107
Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 7 in E major, WAB 107, is one of the composer's best-known symphonies. It was written between 1881 and 1883 and was revised in 1885. It is dedicated to Ludwig II of Bavaria. The premiere, given under Arthur Nikisch and the Gewandhaus Orchestra in the opera house at Leipzig on 30 December 1884, brought Bruckner the greatest success he had known in his life.
In the 2018 article "The 20 Greatest Symphonies of all time" from BBC Music Magazine, this symphony is placed at the 20th position. Bruckner also holds the 13th place with Symphony No. 8.
Movements
- Allegro moderato
- Adagio. Sehr feierlich und sehr langsam – Moderato
- Scherzo. Sehr schnell – Trio. Etwas langsamer – Scherzo da capo
- Finale. Bewegt, doch nicht schnell
- Adagio. Sehr feierlich und sehr langsam
- Scherzo. Sehr schnell
Recommended recordings
- Berliner Philharmoniker · Herbert von Karajan YouTubeSpotify (subscription)
- Concertgebouw Orchestra · Eugen Jochum YouTubeSpotify (subscription)
Most recent recordings
- Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107 (Live at Verbier Festival, 2005) — Anton Bruckner, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas (2026) Spotify
- Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107 (1885 Version, Ed. L. Nowak) [Live] — Anton Bruckner, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bernard Haitink (2024) Spotify
- Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 in E Major, WAB 107 (Arr. for Chamber Ensemble) — Anton Bruckner, Ensemble Balance, Friederike Kienle (2020) Spotify
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