Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the London Symphony Orchestra bring their survey of Schumann's symphonic works to a close with the Overture, Scherzo & Finale.
Dating from 1841, Schumann's Overture, Scherzo & Finale was originally conceived as a symphony, or 'symphonette' as he liked to call it, but having no slow movement he eventually republished it as this three-movement work. The work begins with a graceful and delicate Overture which quickly transforms into a stormy Scherzo. The lyrical trio section that follows provides a welcome contrast before the fast, fugato style Finale brings the work to a rousing close.
This digital-only release is a complement to Gardiner's two Schumann albums (LSO0818 & LSO0844) on LSO Live.
London Symphony OrchestraSir John Eliot Gardiner, Conductor
Tracklist
Total time: 17:08
1.
Overture, Scherzo, Finale, Op. 52 - I. Overture. Andante con moto
06:12
2.
Overture, Scherzo, Finale, Op. 52 - II. Scherzo. Vivo
04:48
3.
Overture, Scherzo, Finale, Op. 52 - III. Finale. Allegro molto vivace
06:08
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Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the London Symphony Orchestra bring their survey of Schumann's symphonic works to a close with the Overture, Scherzo & Finale.
Dating from 1841, Schumann's Overture, Scherzo & Finale was originally conceived as a symphony, or 'symphonette' as he liked to call it, but having no slow movement he eventually republished it as this three-movement work. The work begins with a graceful and delicate Overture which quickly transforms into a stormy Scherzo. The lyrical trio section that follows provides a welcome contrast before the fast, fugato style Finale brings the work to a rousing close.
This digital-only release is a complement to Gardiner's two Schumann albums (LSO0818 & LSO0844) on LSO Live.
London Symphony OrchestraSir John Eliot Gardiner, Conductor