Franz Schubert – Sämtliche Sinfonien / The Complete Symphonies (Günter Wand Collection, 5-CD Set)

UPC: 0035626009625 

MPN: GD 60096 

Brand Name: RCA Victor Gold Seal

Overview

This 5-CD RCA Victor Gold Seal edition presents Franz Schubert’s complete symphonies, performed by the Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester (Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra) under the distinguished direction of Günter Wand.

Originally recorded for Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) and issued by deutsche harmonia mundi in collaboration with BMG Classics, this 1989 digital set captures the extraordinary artistry and integrity that made Wand one of the 20th century’s most revered conductors of the German Romantic repertoire.

Wand’s interpretations are celebrated for their structural clarity, warmth, and spiritual depth — a perfect match for Schubert’s symphonic journey from youthful lyricism to monumental maturity.

Product Features

• Format: 5 Compact Discs (Digital Audio)
• Recording Label: RCA Victor Gold Seal / deutsche harmonia mundi
• Catalogue Number: GD 60096
• Conductor: Günter Wand
• Orchestra: Kölner Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester (Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra)
• Composer: Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
• Recording Year: Late 1980s (Issued 1989)
• Country of Manufacture: Germany
• Copyright: © + ℗ 1989 harmonia mundi, Freiburg. Distributed by BMG Ariola (Europe) / BMG Records (U.K.)
• Sound Format: Digital Stereo

Contents

Each disc in this set contains two or more complete symphonies, performed with characteristic Wand precision and insight:

• CD 1 (GD 60097): Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2
• CD 2 (GD 60098): Symphonies Nos. 3 & 6
• CD 3 (GD 60099): Symphonies Nos. 4 (“Tragic”) & 8 (“Unfinished”)
• CD 4 (GD 60100): Symphony No. 5 / Rosamunde Overture
• CD 5 (GD 60101): Symphony No. 9 (“The Great”)

Interesting Facts

• Authentic German Broadcast Origins: These recordings were made for Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR), reflecting the Cologne orchestra’s deep tradition in central European symphonic repertoire.
• Günter Wand’s Signature Approach: Known for his uncompromising integrity and faithfulness to the score, Wand brings out Schubert’s lyrical beauty and architectural balance with luminous transparency.
• Critical Acclaim: Upon its release, this cycle was praised for its sound quality, musical purity, and absence of showmanship—a hallmark of Wand’s mature conducting style.
• Rare Collectible Edition: This RCA Victor Gold Seal release, produced in cooperation with deutsche harmonia mundi, is a sought-after collector’s item among classical music enthusiasts and audiophiles.

Publishers

© + ℗ 1989 harmonia mundi, Freiburg, Germany. Distributed in Europe by BMG Ariola and in the U.K. by BMG Records. A Bertelsmann Music Group Company. Printed in Germany.

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