The manuscript of the Symphony No. 9 was found by Schumann ten years after the death of Schubert and given to Mendelssohn who conducted the premiere in Leipzig in 1839.
The piece, also known as the Great, is widely admitted to be Schubert’s masterpiece.
It was the first classical symphony to give a prominent part to trombones.
What is a symphony?
A symphony is a large scale musical piece for the orchestra in several movements.
About the composer
Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828) was an Austrian composer considered to be the first great Romantic. He wrote nine symphonies including the famous Unfinished Symphony (No. 8) and the Great (No. 9), more than 600 lieder (songs), piano music, chamber music such as the famous Trout Quintet and operas.
About the performers
Symphony No. 2 In B Flat Major
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Charles Mackerras Interview
An interview with Sir Charles Mackerras.
