Symphony No. 3 (Rhenish) - Robert Schumann
Information about Symphony No. 3 by Robert Schumann, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1850, and is in the key of E flat 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 & 2 & 4
Norrington (Virgin Veritas 61734)
London Classical Players, conducted by Sir Roger Norrington.
Virgin Veritas 61734
Coupled with Symphony No. 4
Dausgaard (BIS BIS-SACD-1619)
The revised 1851 version of the fourth symphony.
Swedish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Dausgaard.
BIS BIS-SACD-1619
Coupled with Symphony No. 4