Bruckner's epic Eighth Symphony exists in "only" two main versions: the lousy 1887 original, and the 1890 revision, which is an undeniable masterpiece. This latter version also comes in two editions, Haas and Nowak, but the differences between them are not significant however much controversy they have caused. In this video I survey the best (and the worst) recordings of the 1890 definitive edition, offering a wide selection of superior interpretations from which you can choose.
Musical Examples courtesy of Naxos and Profil Recordings.