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This issue contains a wide variety of information about recent performances, articles on aspects of Bruckner's works and their reception, and news of current and future events which will be of interest to Brucknerians. 

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The Bruckner Journal is published three times a year, in March, July and November - since 1997 - and is available by subscription only.

This is a wonderful opportunity for Brucknerians to meet together in pleasant surroundings, hear papers from leading scholars in the field and from other Bruckner enthusiasts. As with the Journal itself, non-academic music lovers need not be intimidated and can be sure they will find a friendly welcome and much to enjoy, to think about and discuss.

Inside the Issue

The “SPCM” Finale of Bruckner's Ninth Redux:

Revision 2021–2022


Dr John A. Phillips

Sydney, Australia


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On Wednesday 30 Nov 2022, the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Robin Ticciati will perform the premiere of the latest revision of the reconstructed Finale to Bruckner's Ninth Symphony - authored by Samale, Phillips, Cohrs, Mazzuca - newly edited by John Phillips.


Dr. Phillips article concerning the Finale reconstruction - originally published the The Bruckner Journal in its November 2022 issue - is provided here in its entirety in coperation with the author and LPO in recognition of the significance of the concert event.