OÖ Stiftskonzerte: Herbert Blomstedt · Bamberger Symphoniker

The first movement of the 9th Symphony is often described as the "crowning glory of Bruckner's symphonic music".

In the big anniversary year of the Upper Austrian composer, who experienced formative years in St. Florian, Herbert Blomstedt returns to the Upper Austrian Abbey Concerts to conduct this "crown" at Anton Bruckner's final resting place. Stiftskonzerte to conduct this "crowning glory" at Anton Bruckner's final resting place. Seven years have passed since the last magnificent performance. The Bamberg Symphony Orchestra pays tribute with Bruckner's last, (un)completed symphony, which they had already performed once before, in 1996, at the Upper Austrian Abbey Concerts. Stiftskonzerte, to their long-time conductor of honour. What's more, the top orchestra and the audience in the St. Florian Abbey Basilica experience the grand seigneur on his 97th birthday, as modest and humble as ever. Herbert Blomstedt presents us and the world with this concert event in the Bruckner year. All the very best, dear Maestro!