Symphony No 2 in D minor, Op 49 (Spohr)
from Spohr: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 (CDA67616)
1 Allegro [12'09]
2 Larghetto [6'16]
3 Scherzo: Presto [4'43]
4 Finale: Vivace [7'31]
30 minutes 39 seconds 4 tracks
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