ROBERT SCHUMANN

 

The Complete Symphonies

 

Mahler Edition

 

CD1

Robert Schumann (orchestral revision by Gustav Mahler)

1-4. Symphony No. 1 in Bb Major, Op. 38 (“Spring”)

5-8. Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61

 

CD2

Robert Schumann (orchestral revision by Gustav Mahler)

1-5. Symphony No. 3 in Eb Major, Op. 92 (“Rhenish”)

6-9. Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120

 

Leipzig Gewandhausorchester / Riccardo Chailly

 

All four Schumann Symphonies (arr. Mahler) are presented together here in numerical order in a 2CD set. The Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, under their Music Director Riccardo Chailly, bring generations of authentic ‘romantic’ style to the performances. These Symphonies, recorded in the wonderful acoustic of the Gewandhaus itself, include the revisions made by the composer Gustav Mahler - a lifelong supporter of Schumann and his symphonic writings. Since Chailly took charge at the Gewandhaus, the orchestra has received consistently excellent reviews for their playing and interpretations of the works of the great Romantic composers.

 

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