Symphonies no. 1 in B-flat, op. 38 “Spring” / No. 2 in C, op. 61

Album by Robert Schumann & Gustav Mahler & Bergen filharmoniske orkester & Aldo Ceccato

Symphonies No. 1 in B-flat, Op. 38 (Spring) and No. 2 in C, Op. 61 are orchestral works by German composer Robert Schumann, composed in 1841 and 1846 respectively. They exemplify Schumann's Romantic orchestral style, combining lyrical themes, rich harmonic language and vivid orchestral colour, with the First conveying a more pastoral, buoyant character while the Second explores increased contrapuntal complexity and broader structural scope that reflects his development as a symphonist.

Symphonies no. 1 in B-flat, op. 38 “Spring” / No. 2 in C, op. 61 by Robert Schumann - album cover

First released: January 1987

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Symphony no. 1 in B-flat major, op. 38 “Spring”: Andante un poco maestoso – Allegro molto vivace
12:27
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Symphony no. 1 in B-flat major, op. 38 “Spring”: Larghetto
6:48
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Symphony no. 1 in B-flat major, op. 38 “Spring”: Scherzo. Molto vivace
5:35
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Symphony no. 1 in B-flat major, op. 38 “Spring”: Allegro animato e grazioso
9:49
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Symphony no. 2 in C major, op. 61: Sostenuto assai – Allegro ma non troppo
12:48
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Symphony no. 2 in C major, op. 61: Scherzo. Allegro vivace
6:45
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Symphony no. 2 in C major, op. 61: Adagio espressivo
10:34
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Symphony no. 2 in C major, op. 61: Allegro molto vivace
7:38