Schubert - The Symphonies [Chamber Orchestra of Europe - Nikolaus Harnoncourt] [Ica Classics - ICAC 5160]

Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Nikolaus Harnoncourt records Schubert’s Eight Symphonies [ICA Classics]

These 1988 concert performances of Schubert’s Symphonies are given excellent analogue recordings by Austrian Radio, providing a consistently rich sound.  Perhaps Nos 1 & 4 have a touch more ‘presence’ but the excellent Chamber Orchestra of Europe is well detailed within a generous acoustic.  The only quibble is the irritating inclusion of applause after every …

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