Beethoven Symphony no. 5 in Cm, op.67

January 5, 2017November 17, 2025 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich under David Zinman Radiant beams shoot through this region’s deep night, and we become aware of gigantic shadows which, rocking back and forth, close in on us and destroy everything within us except the … Continue reading Beethoven Symphony no. 5 in Cm, op.67

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Schumann Symphony No. 2 in C, op. 61

June 10, 2015September 16, 2025 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Cleveland Symphony under George Szell (I’m writing on Substack now, where I feature pieces on hypothetical concert programs alongside more obscure or underperformed works. This piece was featured in September 2025’s concert program. Go have a look at the … Continue reading Schumann Symphony No. 2 in C, op. 61

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Beethoven Symphony no. 5 in Cm, op.67

Schumann Symphony No. 2 in C, op. 61