Symphony No. 8 in B minor 'Unfinished'
Franz Schubert
Recordings
Top Choice
Giuseppe Sinopoli / Philharmonia
1983Gil's top choice for this symphony. 'A fantastic recording... beautifully played, beautifully recorded. It's a little slower... but it's very dramatic.'
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Joseph Krips / Vienna Philharmonic
1969 Coupled with Symphony No. 9An 'excellent choice.' 'Vintage Decca sound... non-interventionist, just let it happen naturally... immaculately paced.'
George Szell / Cleveland Orchestra
late 50s Coupled with Symphony No. 9'A classic recording... fantastically energetic, light on their feet.'
Gunter Wand / Berlin Philharmonic
1995 Live recording, coupled with No. 9Wand 'patiently paces things... lets the power of the music... be felt over time... it's just beautiful... gorgeous.'
Wilhelm Furtwängler / Berlin Philharmonic
1953 Live recording, coupled with No. 9Furtwängler brought 'great drama' to this. 'It's idiomatic... The sound quality in this recording is great for a live recording from the 50s.'