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Schubert: Symphony No. 4 in C minor (D. 417)

Stephen Johnson considers the "tragic" nature of Schubert's Fourth Symphony – what did the composer mean by this title and what does it tell us about Schubert. Musical illustrations and a complete performance of the symphony are provided by the 91Èȱ¬ Philharmonic conducted by Douglas Boyd.

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Music Played

  • Franz Schubert

    Symphony no. 4 (D.417) in C minor "Tragic"

    Performers: 91Èȱ¬ Philharmonic, Douglas Boyd (conductor)

Broadcast

  • Sat 12 Jun 2004 14:00