Symphony no. 9 in C / Overture in C, D. 591
Album by Franz Schubert & San Francisco Symphony & Herbert Blomstedt
Symphony No. 9 in C is a symphony by Franz Schubert, composed in 1825-1826, while the Overture in C, D.591 is an orchestral overture by Schubert composed around 1817. The symphony is expansive, characterised by broad, lyrical themes and a rich orchestral texture that marks Schubert's late-career maturity, whereas the overture is more concise and direct, reflecting his earlier orchestral craftsmanship within classical forms.
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- 1.Overture in C major, D. 591 “In the Italian style”7:37
- 2.Symphony no. 9 in C major, D. 944 “Great”: I. Andante - Allegro ma non troppo15:24
- 3.Symphony no. 9 in C major, D. 944 “Great”: II. Andante con moto15:09
- 4.Symphony no. 9 in C major, D. 944 “Great”: III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace13:54
- 5.Symphony no. 9 in C major, D. 944 “Great”: IV. Finale: Allegro vivace15:13
