The German composer Heinz Winbeck has died. I’m ashamed to say, before today I knew nothing about this man, who forged five epic symphonies. It would seem, upon listening to the Fifth, that my existence up until now has been a barren one.

The symphony, composed in 2009, bears the subtitle “Jetzt und der Stunde des Todes” nach Motiven insbesondere des Finales der IX. Symphonie von Anton Bruckner (“Now and in the hour of death” on motives particularly from the finale of the 9th Symphony of Anton Bruckner).

So much wonderful music in the world. It is one of life’s great tragedies that one will never be able to hear all of it. If you like Bruckner, prepare to be totally blissed out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmLmpqI2UX4&feature=youtu.be&t=2895