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Schumann's Symphony No. 4 in D minor was first completed in 1841 and then heavily revised in 1851. The composer's widow, Clara, later claimed that the first version had just been a sketch which was only fully orchestrated in the second version. However, it turns out that this was not true, and Brahms, no less greatly preferred the earlier, more lightly scored version.

Recommended Recording:

Staatskapelle Berlin; Daniel Barenboim (conductor)
Warner Classics 2564611796 (digital download)

Other Recommended Recordings:

Below are other recordings that William also liked, although we can鈥檛 guarantee availability.

Chamber Orchestra of Europe; Nikolaus Harnoncourt (conductor)
Warner Classics 2564699285 (3 CDs)

Dresden Staatskapelle; Wolfgang Sawallisch (conductor)
Warner Classics 2564607594 (2 CDs)

Philharmonia Orchestra, Guido Cantelli (conductor)
Warner Classics 2435748015 (digital download)

Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, David Zinman (conductor)
RCA 88843027282 (50 CDs)

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