Symphonies 1-4

Album by Robert Schumann & David Zinman & Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich

Symphonies Nos. 1–4 are the four numbered symphonies by German composer Robert Schumann, written between 1840 and 1851. They exemplify Schumann's Romantic orchestral language, featuring expansive melodies, vivid orchestration and dramatic contrasts, and they occupy a central place in his career as major orchestral statements following his earlier work in piano and vocal music.
First released: 5th April 2004

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38: I. Andante un poco maestoso
    10:50
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 "Rheinische": I. Lebhaft
    9:04
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38: II. Larghetto
    5:57
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 "Rheinische": II. Scherzo. Sehr mäßig
    5:51
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38: III. Scherzo. Molto vivace
    5:02
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 "Rheinische": III. Nicht schnell
    4:38
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38: IV. Allegro animato e grazioso
    7:42
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 "Rheinische": IV. Feierlich
    5:14
  9. 9.
    Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61: I. Sostenuto assai
    12:03
  10. 10.
    Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 "Rheinische": V. Finale. Lebhaft
    5:20
  11. 11.
    Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61: II. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
    7:00
  12. 12.
    Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: I. Ziemlich Langsam
    9:43
  13. 13.
    Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: II. Romanze (Ziemlich langsam)
    3:41
  14. 14.
    Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61: III. Adagio espressivo
    8:47
  15. 15.
    Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61: IV. Allegro molto vivace
    8:10
  16. 16.
    Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: III. Scherzo. Lebhaft
    5:45
  17. 17.
    Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120: IV. Langsam - Finale. Lebhaft
    8:01

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