Schubert: Symphony No. 9 in C Major, D. 944 "The Great"
1/27/2023, 4 Tracks, 57:09
Featuring
András Keller
Concerto Budapest Symphonic Orchestra
Franz Schubert
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Performer Biography
András Keller, the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of Concerto Budapest, is a world-renowned Hungarian violinist and pedagogue, and the founder of the Keller Quartet.
Notable Performances
The 'official' premiere of Schubert's 'Great' C major symphony, discovered by Robert Schumann, took place in 1839 under the direction of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy.
Composer Biography
Schubert likely never heard his 'Great' C major symphony, or any of his other symphonies except the First, performed by an orchestra.
Composition History
Schubert's 'Great' C major symphony is his only large-format symphony, with six previous completed works considered preliminary studies.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the Italian Institute in Budapest from November 5th to 10th, 2017, with technical equipment provided by TACET.
Performer Biography
Concerto Budapest, a symphonic orchestra from Hungary, has a history of over 100 years and is known for its dynamic young musicians.
Compositional Technique
The C major key in Schubert's 'Great' symphony acts as a powerful, mysterious force, steering even audacious modulations back to its direction.
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