Schubert was deeply moved by the adagios of Haydn's symphonies and found Mozart's G minor Symphony so powerful it 'shook him, without his knowing exactly why'.
Notable Performances
Schubert's Second Symphony D125 was not publicly performed until 1877, the same year Johannes Brahms's Symphony No. 2 premiered.
Performer Biography
Philippe Herreweghe, the conductor, founded Collegium Vocale Gent in 1970 and La Chapelle Royale in 1977, and has amassed over 150 recordings.
Composer Biography
Schubert viewed the imperial choir school, the Stadtkonvikt in Vienna, as a 'prison' but it provided him with ample musical stimuli and opportunities to develop his talent.
Performer Biography
Philippe Herreweghe has been the principal conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra since 1997.
Recording & Production
The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra records for major classical labels and also curates its own label.
Critical Reception
Schubert's early symphonies were long considered mere 'prentice works' and remained unprinted until 1884/85, overshadowed by his later 'Great C Major Symphony'.
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