Schubert and Vienna
3/8 Schubert was coming into his maturity as a composer but failing to make much of an impact with audiences and publishers in Vienna. Donald Macleod follows him to the first 'Schubertiad' where his music was performed and enjoyed at private gatherings of his friends.
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Franz Schubert
Overture in C major D.591 (in the Italian style)
Conductor: Roy GOODMAN Performer: Hanover Band
- Nimbus.
- NI5172.
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Franz Schubert
Harfenspieler I [Set.1][Langsam] Wer sich der Einsamkeit D.478`1 ["Gesange des Harfners au
Performer: Charles SPENCER - Piano Performer: Thomas QUASTHOFF - Baritone
- RCA.
- 09026618642.
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Franz Schubert
Quartet in C minor D.703 for strings ["Quartettsatz" + unfinished Andante]
Performer: Emerson String Quartet
- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON.
- 477-045 2.
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Franz Schubert
Die Gefangenen Sanger D.712
Performer: Markus SCHAFER - Tenor Performer: Ulrich EISENLOHR - Piano
- Naxos.
- 8557831.
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Franz Schubert
Gretchen am Spinnrade D.118
Performer: Barbara HENDRICKS - Soprano Performer: Radu LUPU - Piano
- EMI.
- CDC7475492.
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Franz Schubert
12 Waltzes D.969 (Valses nobles) for piano
Performer: Peter KATIN - Piano
- Athene.
- ATHCD7.
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- Mon 26 Mar 201212:00BBC Radio 3
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