Symphony #1 (the Schubertian)

recorded by the Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra

This is my first attempt at a neo-classical symphony. While an homage to Schubert, it is actually dedicated to my father, George Nostrand. Dad had many talents. A clergyman by vocation, he was a musician, author, inventor, humorist, theologian, prankster and a wonderful Dad and husband to Mom. Somewhere around five or six years old, I sat beside Dad on our piano bench and he patiently taught me a snippet from Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony. He lit a fuse, one that continues to burn in me today. For that, I feel blessed. Dad is my real Schubert.