Ghost Light Episode 10.19Deep Dive: Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, “Romantic”

Provincial, humble, deeply religious, and just a little bit neurotic, Anton Bruckner often flies under the symphonic radar for many audiences. Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony, composed by one of music’s most unique, and dare we say, underappreciated voices, anchors Utah Symphony’s season finale, conducted by Markus Poschner, Utah Symphony’s Music Director Designate and a recognized Bruckner specialist. In this deep dive, Jeff and Carol explore Bruckner’s strange little life and examine his works of towering scale and spiritual intensity.