Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 premieres in Vienna 150 years ago today (Dec 17 1865)


Video: 'Schubert: Unfinished Symphony No.8'

(Sunday, December 17, 1865) — Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, known as the “Unfinished” because only two movements had been completed, was first performed publicly today in Vienna, 37 years after the composer’s death.