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

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…the most remarkable recording of this elusive work since Furtwängler's famous Berlin account in 1951. It has a ferocity which, in some places, notably the climax of the second movement, turns... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2008, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 26th Aug 2008
Catalogue No: SIGCD133
Label: Signum
Series: Philharmonia Orchestra
Length: 58 minutes

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Schubert: Schubert: Symphony No. 9 'The Great'

Work length58:59

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Philharmonia Orchestra
Sir Charles Mackerras

I. Andante - Allegro ma non troppo

Track length15:57

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II. Andante con moto

Track length14:07

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III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace

Track length13:40

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IV. Finale: Allegro vivace

Track length15:15

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October 2008

…the most remarkable recording of this elusive work since Furtwängler's famous Berlin account in 1951. It has a ferocity which, in some places, notably the climax of the second movement, turns into a frightening stampede, to be followed by a prolonged awed silence.

November 2008

…a strikingly live and vital account of Schubert's Ninth… Orchestral textures are light and clear, speeds brisk but not over-driven, detail clear and neatly etched with the string-playing responsive and polished.

The Philharmonia's playing was fabulous…

13th September 2008

Perhaps the scherzo is a little fierce, missing a Viennese lilt in the gliding waltz tune. But the finale, a glorious celebration of the power of movement, is magnificent in its mingled buoyancy and gargantuan energy.

The Independent on Sunday

In an age of deodorised live recordings, this rough diamond document of that concert is thrilling … A miraculous work played with humour, wisdom and daring.

METRO

if anything could convert me [to the Ninth], it's this thrilling live recording on the enterprising Signum label. Without forcing a note, Charles Mackerras finds a path through the work which creates a convincing emotional journey - the race to the end is particularly exciting - and the sound of the Philharmonia Orchestra simply glows with warmth.

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

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