Stutzmann Conducts Bruckner + ASO Chorus

Maestro Nathalie Stutzmann marshals the combined forces of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus to perform Bruckner’s watershed Symphony No. 9 and Te Deum, two epic works cut from the same cloth. The 1885 Te Deum is a massive, joyous hymn of praise and thanksgiving to God, written for orchestra, chorus, vocal soloists and Bruckner’s own instrument, the organ. The Ninth Symphony is dedicated to “the beloved God,” but was tragically incomplete at the composer’s death. Nevertheless, the Ninth, with its three cathedral-like movements, has over an hour's worth of completed music. Although the intended finale is unfinished, the Te Deum serves as a satisfying cap on the evening. This performance is part of a two-week celebration of Bruckner in 2024.