Radio 3 in Concert: Unfinished Business

At MediaCityUK in Salford, the BBC Philharmonic and their Chief Conductor Omer Meir Wellber present a feast of three symphonies by Schubert. Opening with his bright Second Symphony - unobtrusive innovation, charm and vivacity characterise a youthful piece - his Sixth ends the programme. Schubert spoke of Rossini as "undeniably a genius" and Italian influences makes themselves felt throughout his "little" C major Symphony. His famous Unfinished Symphony completes the evening; the wealth of extraordinary innovation and luxurious, deeply felt melody make this stand out among his music of the time. Presented by Tom McKinney. Schubert: Symphony No 2; Symphony No 8 `Unfinished". 8.25 Interval - Schubert: Sonata in C, D840. Alfred Brendel (piano). 8.50 Schubert: Symphony No 6 - Pre-recorded 8 October 2020. BBC Philharmonic, conductor Omer Meir Wellber