Music Monday: Deutsche Welle Classical Masterpieces Schumann's Symphony No 3, the "Rhenish"

Robert Schumann’s Symphony Nr.3 is one of the most famous orchestral works between those of Beethoven and Brahms. The "Rhenish" contains no trace of the sickness and depression of his final years. Robert Schumann (1810 – 1856) fought a life-long battle against depression. Between two periods of crisis – isolation in Dresden and the years of his final illness – Schumann and his wife, Clara, enjoyed some happy years in Düsseldorf. It is thanks to this intermezzo that he was able to compose some of the great works of Romanticism, including his "Rhenish Symphony", which he wrote in only four weeks. Its five movements radiate joy and cheerfulness. Originally Broadcast in August 2006 on Deutsche Welle Radio.


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Wikipedia: Symphony No. 3 “Rhenish” in E flat major, Op. 97




The Performers


Conductor: Kent Nagano [website] [Wikipedia]


Orchestra: Deutsches Symphonie Orchester Berlin




The Composer


Robert Schumann [Wikipedia] [Complete list of Works] [Essentials of Music]


Previously:

Music Monday: The Concert Podcast #108 Schubert’s Journey