Bruckner's 2nd and 4th Symphonies

I am not familiar with all of Anton Bruckner's symphonies, but I have listened to these two a number of times. They alone certainly would not qualify him as one of the great symphonists. They are massive more than they are imaginative, with a couple notable exceptions. Both of the scherzo movements are excellent - very much out of the ordinary and enjoyable, the bright spots of otherwise pretty ordinary compositions.

I will grant Bruckner this: that the final moments of the first movement of Symphony #4 is one of those hornists dreams. He features the horn section in unison, and the effect is brilliant. You can here it on this LINK. Go over to about 19:30 mark, and listen to the end of the movement (20:40).