Symphonien: No.8 禄Unvollendete芦; No.3

by Franz Schubert / Wiener Philharmoniker / Carlos Kleiber

Symphonien: No.8 禄Unvollendete芦; No.3 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: December 1979
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • Country: Austria
  • Length: 1:03:13
  • Community rating: 4.02/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Under the notoriously demanding and brilliant baton of Carlos Kleiber, the Vienna Philharmonic delivered a staggering interpretation of Schubert's legendary 'Unfinished' symphony. The recording is internationally celebrated for its fierce dynamic contrasts, incredible rhythmic tension, and tragic romantic weight. It stands as a pinnacle achievement of 20th-century classical recording, cementing Kleiber's reputation as a fiercely perfectionist master conductor.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental, orchestral, melodic, polyphonic

Tracklist

  1. Symphony no. 8 in B minor, D. 759 "Unfinished": I. Allegro moderato (13:49)
  2. Symphony no. 8 in B minor, D. 759 "Unfinished": II. Andante con moto (10:31)
  3. Symphony no. 3 in D major, D. 200: I. Adagio maestoso - Allegro con brio (8:53)
  4. Symphony no. 3 in D major, D. 200: II. Allegretto (2:38)
  5. Symphony no. 3 in D major, D. 200: III. Menuetto. Vivace (3:35)
  6. Symphony no. 3 in D major, D. 200: IV. Presto vivace (5:56)

Credits

  • Franz Schubert - primary artist, composed by
  • Carlos Kleiber - primary artist, conductor
  • Gustav Klimt - artwork

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