This Symphony cycle concludes in ‘great’ style with a C-major Ninth (aka the Eighth) that is exhilarating in its fleetness yet enjoys poise and clarity throughout, the CBSO in airily textured, rhythmically buoyant form to match Edward Gardner’s nippy tempos and exacting demands regarding dynamics and detailing, from violins (antiphonal) through to timpani, with the … Continue reading Chandos releases Volume Four of Schubert Symphonies from Edward Gardner & City of Birmingham SO, with Mary Bevan singing orchestrated Schubert songs.