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Symphony No. 6 in A Major, WAB 106 (revised): Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts

$270.00 USD

Symphony No. 6 in A Major, WAB 106 (revised): Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Symphony No. 6 in A Major, WAB 106 (revised): Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A332802
Price: 270.00 USD
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By Anton Bruckner / arr. Cyrill Hynais

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Written between 1879 and 1881, Anton Bruckner's (1824-1896) Symphony No. 6 was considered his "boldest symphony" by the composer, though many critics of the time would have certainly disagreed. It is among the four symphonies some have termed Bruckner's "Major Tetralogy" composed in major keys. While the original premiere by the Vienna Philharmonic under Wilhelm Jahn on February 11th, 1883, was the only performance in Bruckner's lifetime, it also only included the two inner movements. The first performance of the full work took place in 1899 under Gustav Mahler, but large cuts were made, leaving the first fully complete performance for March 14th, 1901, with Karl Pohlig conducting in Stuttgart. The only one of his nine symphonies to undergo no revisions by the composer, the score was first published in 1899, with editorial work done by former Bruckner pupil Cyrill Hynais. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 735816429010

SKU: 36-A332802

Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)

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About the Composer: Anton Bruckner

Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) was an Austrian composer whose nine symphonies represent one of the most substantial contributions to the genre after Beethoven. A devout Catholic and church musician, Bruckner brought a uniquely spiritual dimension to symphonic form, often building massive structures from simple thematic seeds. His music was championed by Wagner and later conductors like Mahler, who recognized the visionary architecture beneath what conservative critics dismissed as verbose or disorganized.

Bruckner's symphonic language evolved significantly across his career, and his willingness to revise earlier works speaks to his commitment to structural clarity. Symphony No. 6 stands apart as the sole symphony he left untouched after completion, a fact that underscores his confidence in its conception. For conductors and musicians, Bruckner's scores demand patience, tonal clarity, and an understanding of how massive instrumental forces can create both overwhelming power and luminous intimacy.

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Why we love this

Few symphonies demand as much from an orchestra while offering such profound rewards. The Sixth's relative rarity in concert programming means your orchestra can claim genuine ownership of a work most audiences will encounter for the first time, yet it carries the unquestionable weight of a masterpiece. Cyrill Hynais's edition, prepared from Bruckner's unrevised score, gives you access to the composer's final artistic statement without the editorial compromises that cloud so many other symphonies.

What to expect

Vast and contemplative, with an almost cathedral-like sense of space and light. The symphony moves between moments of overwhelming orchestral force and passages of transparent, almost vulnerable beauty, all while maintaining an underlying spiritual momentum that carries the listener forward.

Who it's for

Orchestras with sufficient strength in all sections and the rehearsal time to work through Bruckner's formal architecture. This work suits conductors who understand that Bruckner's apparent simplicity conceals sophisticated construction and who can communicate that vision to their ensemble.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the first movement's opening theme with complete conviction. Bruckner repeats simple ideas to build architecture, not to fill time; invest the early A major statement with the gravitas it will earn through development.
Balance the woodwinds against strings carefully. Much of the symphony's luminosity depends on transparent doublings and counterpoint that can easily disappear under heavy orchestration.
Treat the Scherzo's rhythmic bite as a structural anchor. Its sharp articulation provides essential contrast to the symphony's lyrical passages and prevents the broader harmonic language from becoming diffuse.
Allow the Adagio space to breathe. Bruckner's long-lined melodies and gradual harmonic shifts require patience from both conductor and players; resist the temptation to press forward.

How to use it

Reserve this for a concert that can stand on its own, either as the centerpiece of an all-Bruckner program or paired with other symphonic works that respect its scale. The symphony's length and emotional weight make it unsuitable as an opener or filler; it demands full audience attention and the kind of interpretive commitment that justifies extended rehearsal.