Bruckner: Symphony No.7; Te Deum

Unlike Celi's Bruckner 4, which is stupendous and unforgettable (perhaps the most shattering 'modern' version), the 7th fares less well, and this is a surprise and a puzzle. My suspicion is that Celi was less interested in this, the most popular, and least problematic of the Bruckner symphonies. Hence, this recording, while very interesting as a document of Celi/Munich, is probably less inspiring than his earlier DG version. Doubtless fascinating to any in-depth student of Celi/Bruckner, this likely will not stand at the level of his Munich 4th or 9th. That said, it is never less than worthy of a close hearing for true Brucknerians and Celibidachians.