Symphony No. 5 - Franz Schubert
Information about Symphony No. 5 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 B flat major.
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 & 4 & 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 & 4 & 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. 4 (Tragic)
Beecham (EMI 566 984-2)
Beecham gives classic interpretations of these three symphonies.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham, 1955-9.
EMI 566 984-2
Coupled with Symphonies Nos. 3 & 6