Johannes Brahms, a great admirer of Schubert, would have preferred that Schubert's early symphonies remain unpublished, viewing them as preliminary works on the way to his 'Great C major' and 'Unfinished' symphonies.
Composition History
Schubert never heard his symphonies performed in public; the works on this disc only became known to the musical world long after his death.
Composition History
Schubert himself showed no subsequent interest in his early symphonies and did not mention them to prospective publishers.
Recording & Production
This Hybrid SACD recording aims to reproduce the natural sound in a concert venue as faithfully as possible, using a 5.0 surround sound configuration with all five channels recorded using the full frequency range.
Critical Reception
For a long time, Schubert's early symphonies were considered a weakness, with their existence primarily of interest to archivists until well into the twentieth century.
Composition History
Schubert's early symphonies, including those on this album, were composed for Vienna's seminary and private orchestras, which largely consisted of amateurs and enthusiasts.
Performer Biography
Thomas Dausgaard, the conductor on this album, has been described as 'a conductor of rare conviction and insight' by the Daily Telegraph.
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