Schubert's Symphony in B minor, Unfinished
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2m 55s
Lyrical melodies and a passionate emotion highlight what may be classical music’s most famous incomplete work. Schubert's Symphony in B minor, Unfinished opens softly and glides effortlessly between unexpected harmonies, achieving a haunting, somber beauty.
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