Dennis Russell Davies, the conductor on this album, has been the Principal Conductor of the Sinfonieorchester Basel since 2009 and is known for his broad repertoire with a strong emphasis on modern music.
Historical Context
Schubert's early symphonies, including the ones on this album, were not intended for a large public audience but were written for amateur orchestras and student ensembles in Vienna.
Performer Biography
Dennis Russell Davies, the conductor, has a long history of collaborating closely with contemporary composers such as Philip Glass, Aaron Copland, Luciano Berio, Hans Werner Henze, and Arvo Pärt.
Recording & Production
This album features live recordings from the Stadt-Casino Basel Musiksaal, with Symphony No. 3 recorded in September 2011 and Symphony No. 5 in January 2012.
Composition History
Schubert's first six symphonies, including those on this album, were composed between 1813 and 1818 as youth works, consciously following Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert, the composer, created around a thousand works, including over 600 songs, in his short lifetime, many of which were published and premiered only after his death.
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