Friday night, beautiful weather, glass of wine on the porch, and Thomas Beecham in Schubert. Fits like a glove!
I've always admired Beecham for his way of getting lesser music to jump off of the page and take hold of the listener, all in the very best of taste. Here are Schubert's first two symphonies, teenage works yet full of mature ideas and pleasing melodies. Only a Beecham can transform juvenilia into something worthy of a more seasoned artist; how he does this remains a mystery to me. As with all Schubert - Beecham recordings, this is indeed indispensible and his presentation will charm and delight you. Beecham had that quality...je ne sais quoi...yes, what can I say?
Recordings date from the early 50's.
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