Composer: Robert Schumann
Orchestra: Staatskapelle Dresden
Conductor: Christian Thielemann
Number of Discs: 2
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Sony
Catalogue: 19075943412
Release: 2019
Size: 2.33 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
CD 01
Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 ‘Spring’
01. I. Andante un poco maestoso – Allegro molto vivace
02. II. Larghetto
03. III. Scherzo. Molto vivace
04. IV. Allegro animato e grazioso
Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61
05. I. Sostenuto assai – Allegro ma non troppo
06. II. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
07. III. Adagio espressivo
08. IV. Allegro molto vivace
CD 02
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 ‘Rhenish’
01. I. Lebhaft
02. II. Scherzo. Sehr mäßig
03. III. Nicht schnell
04. IV. Feierlich
05. V. Lebhaft
Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120
06. I. Ziemlich langsam – Lebhaft
07. II. Romanze. Ziemlich langsam
08. III. Scherzo. Lebhaft
09. IV. Langsam – Lebhaft
To celebrate the 60th birthday of the international renowned conductor, Christian Thielemann, Sony Classical is pleased to release this stunning new recording of Schumann’s complete symphonies performed by the world class Staatskapelle Dresden under the baton of Thielemann. This breathtaking release comes after the success of the critically acclaimed New Year’s concert which was conducted by Thielemann. An expert of romantic German repertoire, Thielemann‘s brilliant interpretation of Schumann’s Symphonies is performed wonderfully by the Staatskapelle Dresden. Robert Schumann (1810-1856) is considered one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. His four symphonies are considered masterpieces amongst German romantic symphonic works.