Schubert: Symphony in D No3, D200; Symphony in C No6, D589

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 3 in D major, D. 200
Composed by Franz Schubert

Conducted by Michael Halasz

2. Symphony No. 6 in C major ("Little C Major"), D. 589
Composed by Franz Schubert

Conducted by Michael Halasz

Tracks:

Adagio Maestoso - Allegro Con Brio
Allegretto
Menuetto: Vivace
Presto Vivace
Adagio - Allegro
Andante
Presto
Allegro Moderato

Customer Reviews:

Delightful CD of Schubert Symphonies 3 and 6.......2007-04-24

These certainly are not "dull", or "flat" renditions of two of Schubert's Symphonies, as suggested by the previous reviewer. I do agree that they are nicely played, however there is no lack of charm and emotion. Of course, especially in the Third Symphony, there is not a great deal of ingenuity and depth. But, after all, Franz was still only a teenager. It is a light, sparkling work in the sunny key of D Major. The strings play with grace, and the woodwind players provide delicate color. The resonant acoustic is not overly so, thus the result is attractive. Schubert's 'Little' C Major Symphony, No.6, was completed less than three years after his Third. Schubert was now about 20 years old. His previous Symphony, No.5, is considered a masterpiece of his early years, as he temporarily stopped emulating Beethoven, creating a very cheerful, happy work. But alas, by this time period Rossini was the rage across Europe, and Schubert went back to partially emulating the great Italian opera composer, and, once again, Beethoven. Some good forward strides were made though by Schubert in this Symphony. The result is a somewhat uneven work, but still with much to be enjoyed. In some ways hints of the greatness that he finally achieved in his "Unfinished" (numbered 8) and the aptly named "Great C Major", No.9, are found in this Sixth Symphony. Once again, there is no lack of freshness and life in the playing and performance of this work on this CD. The Penguin Guide gave this a 3-star review ("outstanding"), and this is arguably the best of the Schubert cycle on Naxos, conducted by Michael Halasz. Warmly recommended.

Well played but dull.......2007-01-05

These performances of Schubert 3 and 6 are extremely well played but flat as a pancake. One of the problems with studio recordings is that conductors are too concerned with technical perfection and forget about the spirit of the music. There is little charm here and even less passion. I bought this CD because the same conductor and orchestra made a superlative recording of Schubert 1 and 2. Unfortunately, the spirit and passion of that CD is totally missing here. I would avoid this CD.

Naxos provides a great budget recording of Schubert 3 and 6.......2005-12-08

Naxos provides a great budget recording of Schubert Symphonies 3 and 6 with the Failoni Chamber Orchestra under Michael Halasz.
The recording job is warm, clear and natural, and strings and winds have nice impact when needed in these smaller scaled, more Classical works of Schubert.

There are other recordings of these works, especially Beecham/Royal Philharmonic (EMI), which are the best on disc, and unlikely to ever be surpassed. Halasz won't erase memories of Beecham, but he is very good and doesn't rush through important moments or passages, especially in the slow movements. The Failoni, a Budapest ensemble, are very fine, and serve Schubert's music very well.

The big difference between this and Beecham is the size of the orchestra: the Failoni are a large chamber orchestra, and smaller than Beecham's Royal Philharmonic. But Halasz takes more repeats, and his Minuets are faster paced than Beecham's. (Some listeners dislike this practice, to others it does not matter.) Halasz, however, is MUCH TO BE PREFERRED over Goodman/Hanover Band (Nimbus - period instruments) and Abbado/Chamber Orchestra of Europe (DG - modern instruments). You really cannot go wrong with Halasz, unless you MUST have Beecham; better yet: buy both discs!

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