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Schubert Symphony No. 9, "The Great"
Schubert Symphony No. 9, "The Great"
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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Jan 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The pianist Andras Schiff on Schubert: “There is a folk song like simplicity in Schubert’s Music; his music is never crowded. He does not want to impress you or overwhelm you. He tells you a very simple story and invites you by very simple means to come and join him and share his thoughts.” It's hard to describe an hour long piece as simple, but Schiff's description applies to this massive, majestic, and yes, simple(in the best way) symphony. This week, we'll talk all about this mesmerizing symphony.
Released:
Jan 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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