Painting a Picture

Conductor Franz Welser-Möst and composer Anton Bruckner share roots in Upper Austria, a place known for its gorgeous rolling hills and a resilient cultural spirit that shaped both of their artistic paths. This connection comes to life in The Cleveland Orchestra's richly layered performance of Bruckner's "Symphony No.4," known for its sweeping grandeur and vivid orchestral "painting." In this concert, Welser-Möst offers insight into Bruckner's life, from his modest beginning as a schoolteacher to his acclaim as an organ virtuoso and his eventual recognition as one of the 19th century's most original symphonic voices. With a conductor who understands the composer's world firsthand, this performance reveals the symphony's intricate structure, majestic brass writing, and timeless emotional power. Program: Bruckner - Symphony No.4