Symphony No. 4 (Tragic) - Franz Schubert
Information about Symphony No. 4 by Franz Schubert, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1816, and is in the key of C minor.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Maazel (BR Klassik 900712)
All Schubert's completed symphonies, recorded in 2001.
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, conducted by Lorin Maazel, 2001.
BR Klassik 900712
Coupled with Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 & 3 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 9
Abbado (Deutsche Grammophon 4778687)
An excellent set.
Chamber Orchestra of Europe, conducted by Claudio Abbado.
Deutsche Grammophon 4778687
Coupled with Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 & 3 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9
Nikolitch (Pentatone PTC5186)
Lively interpretations of two symphonies Schubert wrote when he was just 19.
Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Gordan Nikolitch.
Pentatone PTC5186
Coupled with Symphony No. 5