jan 1, 1822 - Unfinished Symphony

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The “Unfinished” Symphony
1. In his last years, Schubert turned to larger forms, many of which were only heard for
the first time after his death.
2. After some early attempts, Schubert attempted a more expansive symphony in 1822. It
is now known as the “Unfinished Symphony” because there are only two movements.
a. The Unfinished Symphony premiered almost forty years after Schubert’s death
and was immediately successful.
3. The mood of the symphony is introspection, intimate—in high contrast to those of
Beethoven.
4. The formal outline is not clear and structured, as in the Beethovenian model, but
resounds with lyricism.

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