From the Archives - more surprise symphonies

By Frank Byrne,

Sam Wisman

Published December 3, 2024 at 1:43 PM CST

Two first symphonies are featured on today’s show and both just happened to be written in 1809. It was a transitional phase between the Classical and Romantic periods in music and both have the influence of Beethoven, one from afar, one up close and personal.

Compositions and Recordings

Symphony No. 1 in G minor
by Etienne Mehul
Michel Swierczewski and the Orchestra of the Gulbenkian Foundation

Symphony No. 1 in D major
by Ferdinand Ries
Janne Nisonen and the Tapiola Sinfonietta

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Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.

Sam Wisman

Sam Wisman is Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3