Schumann is typically regarded as a Romantic composer, but his second symphony hearkens back to the Classical roots of his background. However, though the piece is reminiscent of the aesthetics of Bach and Beethoven, Schumann’s signature style is still very present. On this week’s Sunday Symphony, listen as the Vienna Philharmonic investigates the nuances of this symphony under the direction of Leonard Bernstein.
KUAF Sunday Symphony for September 6, 2015: Schumann Interlaces Romantic With Classical
