FRANZ SCHUBERT

 

Symphony No. 9

 

The Philharmonia / Sir Charles Mackerras

 

The Philharmonia Orchestra in partnership with signum Classics presents a new series of live and studio recordings.

 

Founded as a recording orchestra in the brave new world that was Europe after 1945, the Philharmonia's elite musicians immediately raised the standard of British post-war concert life. The Philharmonia, always in the vanguard of innovation, now becomes the star performer in an impressive set-up. The Orchestra is also recognised for its innovative programming policy, at the heart of which is a commitment to performing and commissioning new works by leading composers. Since 1945 the Philharmonia Orchestra has commissioned more than 100 new works from composers.

 

Here Schubert's Symphony No. 9, 'The Great' is conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras, Principal Guest Conductor since 2004.

 

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