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Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Part One

Monday 5 May 2008 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)

Repeated: Monday 5 May 2008 20:45-21:45 (Radio 3)

Donald Macleod is joined by writer and broadcaster Stephen Johnson to explore the highly productive 'Indian summer' of Schubert's final years.

Duration:

1 hour

Playlist

1/5. The programme concentrates on the composer's last symphony, the 'Great'.

'Die Allmacht' (Omnipotence) (Pyrker), D852 [
Elizabeth Connell / Graham Johnson (pno)
Hyperion CDJ33005,
Track 9

Symphony in C major, D944 ('The Great')
1. Andante - Allegro
2. Andante con moto
3. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Trio
4. Allegro vivace
Cleveland Orchestra / George Szell (cond)
Sony SBK 48 268,
tracks 3-6




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