Fricsay: Beethoven & Schubert — Symphony No. 7 & Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”

Ferenc Fricsay pairs two landmarks of the Viennese symphonic repertoire: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 and Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”.

Recordings

Beethoven’s Seventh was recorded at the Jesus-Christus-Kirche in Berlin from 3 to 5 October 1960 with the Berliner Philharmoniker. Schubert’s Unfinished with the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin dates from 1958.

Ferenc Fricsay

In Beethoven and Schubert, Fricsay balances rhythmic impulse and formal clarity.

Available formats

Available as File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution.

Tracklist

Beethoven — Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92
1. I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace
2. II. Allegretto
3. III. Presto
4. IV. Allegro con brio

Schubert — Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”
5. I. Allegro moderato
6. II. Andante con moto

Credits

Conductor: Ferenc Fricsay
Orchestras: Berliner Philharmoniker; Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Composers: Ludwig van Beethoven; Franz Schubert
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS617

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