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Symphony No. 9 in C major, D944
Franz Schubert

Symphony No. 9 in C major, D944 'The Great'

Philharmonia Orchestra

Label: Signum Classics
Format: CD
Barcode: 0635212013328
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Catalog number: SIGCD 133
Releasedate: 01-09-08
The ‘Great C major’ has often been cited as the first of the big romantic symphonies and an open door leading to the Romantic era. We owe the belated emergence of this symphony, 11 years after Schubert’s death, to Schumann who described it as “a symphony for the benefit and enjoyment of the whole world.”  

The Philharmonia Orchestra are widely recognised as the UK’s finest performers with an impressive recording legacy. The orchestra prides itself on collaborations with the finest musicians of our day including guest conductor Sir Charles MacKerras.