Symphony No 2 in E flat major, Op 55 (Bortkiewicz)

from Bortkiewicz: Symphonies Nos 1 & 2 (CDA67338)

1 Allegro ma non troppo [8'21]
2 Vivace [7'07]
3 Andante sostenuto [7'11]
4 Vivace: Alla breve [9'46]

32 minutes 25 seconds 4 tracks

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