Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest & Willem Mengelberg

Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 are a pair of symphonic works by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1812. They exemplify Beethoven's mature classical style, characterised by pronounced rhythmic energy, clear formal structures and inventive orchestration, and they occupy a central place in his middle-period output as explorations of rhythm and symphonic form.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
    13:17
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto
    10:38
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: III. Presto - Assai meno presto
    9:53
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    7:17
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    10:07
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    4:06
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: III. Tempo di Menuetto
    5:35
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    8:09

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