In January 2014, music lovers worldwide were saddened to learn that Claudio Abbado had passed away Deutsche Grammophon feels immensely blessed and proud to be releasing together with Accentus Music Bruckners Symphony no. 9 in D minor, which was recorded as part of Abbados final concert The concert was recorded by Accentus Music during the 75th Lucerne Festival in 2013 with the Lucerne Festival Orchestra This release is a fitting tribute to an irreplaceable artist, who was one of the greatest conductors and most inspiring musical figures of our time With this record, Deutsche Grammophon and Accentus Music wish to pay tribute to the maestro and honor what would have been his 81st birthday at the end of June