Bruckner: Symphonies Nos. 1-9 / 9 Symphonien
Eugen Jochum was the ultimate Bruckner conductor. He recorded the  complete symphonies twice, once on DG and once for EMI (with the  Staatskapelle Dresden). Both sets are thoroughly recommended, but this first  one has always had a special place in the hearts of collectors, if only for  nostalgic reasons. It was the first complete cycle, and although it was later  overshadowed by Herbert von Karajan's highly publicized recordings for the  same label, it's interesting to note that Jochum is still in print (for now), while  Karajan is not. Jochum brought to Bruckner's music a human warmth and  lyricism that only served to highlight the music's spiritual qualities. He preferred  flexible speeds that never dragged, and the result is a uniquely complete and  exciting view of the composer: in short, a musical testament.--David  Hurwitz