Symphonies No. 1 / No. 7

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Staatskapelle Berlin & Otmar Suitner

Symphonies No. 1 and No. 7 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1800 and 1812 respectively. The First exemplifies Beethoven's early assimilation of Classical forms with energetic orchestration and clear thematic development, while the Seventh is characterised by its pronounced rhythmic drive, expanded orchestral colour and its role as a bridge to his later, more experimental compositions.
First released: 1988

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
    9:00
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto
    7:51
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace
    3:23
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: IV. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace
    6:19
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
    15:48
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto
    8:47
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: III. Presto
    9:59
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    9:08

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