Symphony No. 2 - Robert Schumann
Information about Symphony No. 2 by Robert Schumann, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1845-46, and is in the key of C major.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Bernstein (Deutsche Grammophon E4530492)
Energetic performances.
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein.
Deutsche Grammophon E4530492 (mono)
Coupled with Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 & 4
Thielemann (Deutsche Grammophon 453 482-2)
A glorious performance of Schumann's second symphony.
Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Christian Thielemann, 07/1996.
Deutsche Grammophon 453 482-2