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

Following the intermission Finland gave way to Denmark and its most prominent composer, Carl Nielsen, whose six symphonies remain sadly underperformed in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Tense discussions of life-altering events are matched by the diegetic decibels of smooth jazz or string symphonies.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2025

“Mahler Grooves” may not be as crazy-making for Dudamel, who leads only two complete symphonies, the Fifth and the Seventh.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

Big, booming Beethoven symphonies blast from her CD player all day long.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper