Best of Classics: Schuberts Great C major

In the 19th century, one was considered a "true" composer if they wrote symphonies. Franz Schubert had composed several symphonies before his "Great" one, but they were either short or unfinished. He was known as a composer of songs who occasionally wrote something else. With his Symphony in C major (the "Great" one, as there is also a "Little" one), he wanted to change that perception. And he succeeded, big time! With a length of approximately one hour, it was already something special in his time, and musically it stands out from all the other symphonies of his era. The solemn tone of the horns at the beginning, the grand musical arcs and thrilling melodies, the sophisticated use of instruments, and the sudden dissonances make this work one of the most significant symphonies of the 19th century. Malte Arkona briefly introduces the work at the beginning. Following the concert, you can join him and the conductor Miguel Sepúlveda for an artist talk in the foyer of the 1st floor.