
I would also commend to Mr. Kreindler for possible review the second volume in this series, featuring two rarities, the Symphonic Prelude in c-minor WAB 297 of c.1876, performed by full orchestra; and the last completed work from the composer, Helgoland WAB 71 - a cantata from 1893 for large orchestra and 4-part male chorus - here heard in transcription for pipe organ. And finally in this Volume from the BSA and HDTT, a collection of Bruckner's choral motets excellently performed by the Chorus Regi Cantorum of Houston.
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Many thanks for William Kreindler's complimentary review of my recent recordings, including the rarely-heard - but quite compelling - Psalm 146. In that performance, he rightly praises alto Sarah Dyer, who has a beautiful, but comparatively short role in the Psalm. Is it possible he was actually thinking of soprano Krista Renée Pape, who has the most extensive role throughout the Psalm, including the opening movement "Lobet den Herrn", the Arioso "Der Herr nimmt auf die Sanften", and the florid "Amen" at the work's conclusion?
But most importantly, Mr Kreindler does a great service, in my opinion, in helping publicize this unknown, but superb, early symphonic choral work by Anton Bruckner.


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Review of Bruckner Mass No 1 and Psalm 146 - John Proffitt May 14, 2026, 5:16 pm
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