Schubert’s Fifth Symphony of 1817 is an expression of that "light, clear and lovely, for which we may constantly hope", radiating youthful optimism in the cheerful, hopeful, and reflective key of B-flat major, using a scaled-down ensemble: one flute and no clarinets, two horns and no other brass, and
no timpani. It opens brisk and light, like an opera overture, and in the eager "Allegro" one almost sees the stage curtain about to lift. No mere Mozartian pastiche, Schubert sprinkles the movement with his signature chromaticism. (Edward C. Yong)

Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Hans Graf, Music Director

Recorded live at the Esplanade Concert Hall, 17 Apr 2021.

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