symphonies
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Think of Haydn and his hundred-plus symphonies, Rossini’s nearly 40 operas, and the astonishing array of more than 1,500 works of all kinds that Schubert wrote during his 31 brief years on the planet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
The performances of the symphonies, on Thursday and Saturday, came across considerably more persuasively than the concerto did on Wednesday, though Mr. Zukerman, now age 77, was in fine, virile form.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025
“Ludwig” tosses in the additional coloring of a classical music-inspired soundtrack driven by Beethoven’s famous symphonies.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2025
Out of hundreds of symphony concerts I attended or listened to online this year, performances of three symphonies meant the most.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024
Dad admitted he was as green as any valley when it came to music, but he had a good ear and he liked symphonies.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
