Falling Between Two Schools

Franz Schmidt Symphony No 4 and Variations on a Hussar's Song. Performers : Malmo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Vassily Sinaisky. A fine symphony from the first half of the 20th century with a Mahlerian feel despite reported animosity between the two men. The Variations are more lightweight and disposable. Not really full blooded Straussian late romanticism but certainly not Second Viennese School either. A case of one and a half ?