December, 2023: In Memoriam: Benjamin-Gunnar Cohrs: Symphony No. 9

Bruckner enthusiasts worldwide were saddened by the news of the passing of Benjamin-Gunnar Cohrs on November 21, 2013. Mr. Cohrs was a tireless researcher and was best known for his collaborative reconstruction of the Finale to Bruckner's Symphony No. 9. At the time of his passing Cohrs was working on his own "Urtext Edition" of the symphonies. Cohrs was also a conductor, but we have few examples of his work. One such example is the download this month as we pay our respects. The recording is of the Bruckner Symphony No 9 with the Finale by Nicola Samale, John Phillips, Benjamin-Gunnar Cohrs and Guiseppe Mazzuca. It is heard here in the version of 2001. Benjamin-Gunnar Cohrs conducts the Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra Ostrava. It was performed at the Toscana Congress in Gmunden on October 8, 2002. The graphic illustrated to the right is available as a limited edition print in my webstore.