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.

Composer Robert Schumann
Conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner
Performers London Symphony Orchestra

Overture, Scherzo & Finale, Op. 52

1. Overture. Andante con moto
2. Scherzo. Vivo
3. Finale. Allegro molto vivace

Release Date 10 April 2020
LSO0319-D | 0822231131953

Producer Nicholas Parker
Engineers Classic Sound Ltd
Recorded March 2018, Barbican, London

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