The 215th anniversary of Schubert's birth will be marked by Radio 3 in March with 200 hours of continuous broadcasting devoted to the composer.The BBC station has pledged to play nothing but work by the prolific Austrian during its Spirit of Schubert season, which runs from 23 to 31 March.
It will include a performance of his unfinished Symphony D, D.708a, to be completed by scholar Brian Newbould.
The world premiere from Salford will be one of 24 live performances featured.
"I am delighted that BBC Radio 3 is uniquely able to dedicate our whole schedule to the celebration of a single composer," said controller Roger Wright.
"We hope that our exploration of every performable Schubert work across 200 hours of programming will bring new and old audiences together alike."
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