Franz Schubert left us more than 600 Lieder (songs). He also composed chamber music, sonatas, and amazing works for piano solo.
Among his symphonic works are my great favorite, the symphony #5, and also the symphony #9, which is featured here.
Schubert: Symphony No. 9 in C major, D944 ‘The Great’
Performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra, Christoph von Dohnányi
Recorded live at the Royal Festival Hall, this new release continues the Philharmonia Orchestra’s celebrated series of live recordings on Signum, led in this performance by their ‘Honorary Conductor for Life’ Christoph von Dohnányi.
Recorded as part of the orchestra’s 70th anniversary season, this performance captures the grandeur and intensity of Schubert’s last symphony.
Here is music from Schubert’s Symphony #9:
