Schubert's Immortal "Unfinished Symphony" -
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When he died in 1828 at age 31, Franz Schubert left behind an unfinished symphony that was discovered only years later. Musicians and the public were stunned by the beauty and profundity of this mysterious work, and its magic continues to enthrall. Also featured are the folkloric Rounds by David Diamond and the Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman by one of America's great living composers, Joan Tower.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 604

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About All-Star Orchestra:

"All-Star Orchestra" delivers "masterpieces for the masses," helping viewers enjoy, explore and experience the celebrated classical music of Beethoven, Stravinsky, Dvorak, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Schumann and Mahler.

The educational and entertaining eight-part series features the world-class talents of the All-Star Orchestra, an ensemble comprised of top players who gathered together in August 2012 for a one-week recording "summit." Each one-hour episode pairs the All-Star Orchestra's performance of a popular symphonic score with a new work by a contemporary American composer, including Philip Glass.

These inspiring, all-ages concerts, filmed in New York's historic The Grand at Manhattan Center, are supplemented with illuminating interviews with the conductor, musicians, composers and special guests.