An interesting and comprehensive article on Bruckner' Symphony No. 9: Finale and its completed versions.

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http://www.stereophile.com/musicrecordings/bruckners_symphony_no9_finally_a_ifinalei/index.html

I have three recordings of the B9th with completed Finale - Inbal/FRSO/Denon, Eichhorn/BOL/Camerata, Layer/NOM/DK. To my ears, the Eichhorn sounds most convincing and least fragmentary.This is largely thanks to Eichhorn's slow, steady tempo which helps eschew any sketchy parts inherent in the patchy score and smear them evenly over the vast range of its running time. Quite well done.

P.S. I just finished listening to the Layer recording and I must stick to my original verdict: the Eichhorn is still the one to go for in terms of the cogency, musical argument, scope, and authenticity.

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Of course, I am willing to be swayed by any new recording.

(Dear Mr. Rattle, are you listening to me?)