8 Symphonien · Rosamunde · Grand Duo
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Franz Schubert died at thirty-one in 1828 Vienna, leaving nearly a hundred symphonies charting the evolution from Classical elegance toward Romantic richness. This Deutsche Grammophon box collects his first eight symphonies alongside the Rosamunde incidental music and Grand Duo, performed by Claudio Abbado and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Abbado's readings are characteristically lean and transparent, letting Schubert's orchestration breathe without sacrificing warmth. These early symphonies move from juvenilia toward something more profound—the Fourth's minor-key darkness already hints at the yearning that defines his mature work. The playing is refined and energetic, capturing both Classical elegance and Romantic aspiration. A comprehensive, beautifully recorded introduction to Schubert's symphonic foundations.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Romantic, Symphony |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | CDs are EX to NM, except Symphony 3andamp;4, which have some marks (VG+). Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Deutsche Grammophon |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
Symphonie Nr. 1 D-dur D 82
Symphonie Nr. 2 B-dur D 125
Symphonie Nr. 3 D-dur D 200
Symphonie Nr. 4 C-moll D 417 »Tragische«
Symphony No. 5 B-dur D 485
Symphony No. 6 C-dur D 589
Symphonie Nr. 8 H-moll D 759 »Unvollendete«
»Grand Duo« C-Dur D 812
Symphonie Nr. 9 C-dur D 944
5-5. Rosamunde: Ouverture D 644 (»Die Zauberharfe«) 10:12
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