Aldeburgh Music

Spira mirabilis

Schubert Symphony No.4 in C minor ‘Tragic’

The scintillating Spira mirabilis blow the dust off even the most familiar repertoire, playing without a conductor and performing with a finesse and precision borne of a thorough and uniquely democratic rehearsal process. Schubert’s symphony makes a powerful impact with its thrilling forward propulsion and restless chromaticism framing – and interrupting – one of the composer’s loveliest slow movements.

‘Music coursed through the orchestra like an electric current … it was thrilling to hear top players from orchestras throughout Europe freed to take responsibility and to create music from the inside.’
The Times

The resident ensemble, Spira mirabilis, is generously supported by the Haskel Family Charities