Faced with the challenge of following in Beethoven's giant symphonic footsteps, Robert Schumann acknowledged this musical predecessor, but expanded his forms and structures into new and impassioned utterances. Inspired Inchby the spirit of springInch, the Symphony No. 1 was swiftly composed and was a huge success at it's premiere in 1841. The Symphony No. 2 had a longer gestation, but for many has become a symphonic song of praise and rejoicing for which InchGerard Schwarz and his Seattle Symphony Orchestra serve as excellent guidesInch. (Gramophone) Album Tracks 1. I. Andante Un Poco Maestoso - Allegro Molto Vivace 00 11 55 2. II. Larghetto 00 08 07 3. III. Scherzo Molto Vivace 00 06 13 4. IV. Allegro Animato E Grazioso 00 09 29 5. I. Sostenuto Assai 00 11 51 6. II. Scherzo Allegro Vivace 00 06 59 7. III. Adagio Espressivo 00 10 45 8. IV. Allegro Molto Vivace 00 07 50