The Süddeutsche Zeitung summed up this highly acclaimed performance of Bruckner's monumental Fifth Symphony by saying: “Both Bruckner’s belief in God, as it majestically wells up out of the chorale of the Fifth, and his deeply tragic world view, collide with one another in Barenboim’s interpretation”.

The operatic experience of the conductor was almost tangible, revealing the “sheer dramatic instrumental battle between Bruckner’s God and the Devil – between heaven and hell – without betraying Bruckner’s unerring sense of striking proportions.” The release of this “contrapuntal masterpiece” (as Bruckner, not without pride, referred to this work) is part of Daniel Barenboim’s Bruckner cycle with the renowned Staatskapelle Berlin.

Recorded live at the Philharmonie Berlin on 21 June 2010.

Picture Format Blu-ray:    NTSC 16:9, Full HD
Sound Formats Blu-ray:    DTS HD Master Audio, PCM Stereo
Region Code: 0 (worldwide)
Running Time: 76:49 min
Disc Format: BD 25
Available Worldwide