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Title: enjoyable 5th
Review: I don't know if this is the definitive version of Bruckner's 5th, but I really enjoy this release. The sound quality and balance are excellent. The reading is controlled, but dynamic. This has to be the most difficult Bruckner symphony to critique because it is definitely a most unusual work, but I love it! When I want to listen to the 5th from Bruckner, I usually pop this one into my player. The Thielemann 5th (on DG) is also excellent, but it is sadly not SACD even though the sonics are still excellent. If DG decides to release the Thielemann on SACD I will definitely buy it, but I would still keep this one.
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