Artist: Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra, Lawrence Foster
Album: Schubert: Early Symphonies & Stage Music
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2019
Audio Format:: FLAC (tracks) 24 bit, 96 kHz
Duration: 02:07:29
Total Tracks: 18
Total Size: 2,25 GB

Tracklist:

1. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 1 in D Major, D. 82: I. Adagio – Allegro vivace (12:08)
2. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 1 in D Major, D. 82: II. Andante (06:43)
3. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 1 in D Major, D. 82: III. Menuetto. Allegretto (04:58)
4. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 1 in D Major, D. 82: IV. Allegro vivace (05:55)
5. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: I. Largo – Allegro vivace (14:25)
6. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: II. Andante (08:14)
7. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: III. Menuetto. Allegro vivace (03:30)
8. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, D. 125: IV. Presto (06:08)
9. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 3 in D Major, D. 200: I. Adagio maestoso – Allegro con brio (09:29)
10. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 3 in D Major, D. 200: II. Allegretto (05:00)
11. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 3 in D Major, D. 200: III. Menuetto. Vivace (04:14)
12. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Symphony No. 3 in D Major, D. 200: IV. Presto (05:04)
13. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Overture in D Major, D. 590 “In the Italian Style” (08:22)
14. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Rosamunde, Op. 26, D. 797: I. Entr’acte No. 1 (Allegro molto moderato) (07:45)
15. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Rosamunde, Op. 26, D. 797: IIIa. Entr’acte No. 2 (Andante) (03:08)
16. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Rosamunde, Op. 26, D. 797: V. Entr’acte No. 3 (Andantino) (07:39)
17. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Rosamunde, Op. 26, D. 797: II. Ballet Music No. 1 (Allegro moderato – Andante un poco assai) (07:21)
18. Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lawrence Foster – Rosamunde, Op. 26, D. 797: IX. Ballet Music No. 2 (Andantino) (07:15)

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By presenting Schubert’s first three symphonies and a selection of stage music, this album showcases a less-known, but fascinating part of the composer’s oeuvre. His extraordinary achievements in the fields of Lieder and string quartet composition tend to overshadow his orchestral output, and his symphonic contributions have sometimes been viewed as marginal in comparison to Beethoven’s, but judged on their own merits, these works display a high level of sophistication indeed.The repertoire featured on this release shows Schubert’s symphonic development, from the Mozart- and Haydn influenced first two symphonies to the masterful Third, in which his compositional voice is clearly perceivable. These three symphonies, all composed when Schubert was still a teenager, are complemented by works related to the stage.

While the Overture in Italian Style in D major highlights Schubert’s fascination for Rossini, the Incidental Music to Rosamunde contains some of the composer’s most appealing melodies.

These orchestral works are performed by the Copenhagen Phil under the baton of Lawrence Foster, who has a vast PENTATONE discography.