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Query: Barenboim's Bruckner Symphony #1

This is a fine performance of the first symphony. The piece has elements of tempo and phrasings that Bruckerner would use in his later, more mature symphonies. Barenboim brings these out very well. However, the acoustics produced by Deutsche Grammophone are muddied and distant.The performance of the "Te Deum" is much more enjoyable sonically as it was recorded digitally. I prefer this performance by the CSO Chorus over the Wiener Singverein used by von Karajan in his dvd performance with the Vienna Philharmonic. The CSO Chorus has a richer, deeper sound and the soloists are better.