Schubert’s last two symphonies are ambitious in scale and\nbrimming with striking ideas, though only two movements of the\nSymphony No. 8 were finished and the score rediscovered and first\nperformed 43 years after the composer’s death. The ‘Great’ C major\nSymphony marks the summit of Schubert’s achievement in the form,\ncombining his unforgettable lyrical gift with the spirit of\nBeethoven. Michael Halász has been acclaimed for his “delightful\nperformances” of Schubert. (Penguin Guide on 8553094, Symphonies 3\nand 6)

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