Left unfinished at his death, Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony has become accepted in the form of its first three movements; even as the “only authentic version”, and many have accepted the Adagio as a fitting ending, despite the composer’s indications to the contrary. This is the first recording of the 2011 revision by Samale/Mazzuca/Phillips/Cohrs (SMPC) -arguably the most comprehensive, accurate and valid realisation of Bruckner’s intentions. Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in this exciting new recording. Rattle gives the American premiere with the Berlin Phil on 24th February 2012 at Carnegie Hall.