Symphonies 2 & 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Sir John Eliot Gardiner & Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique

Symphonies Nos 2 and 8 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1802 and 1812 respectively. They exemplify Beethoven's transition from the Classical era toward his middle-period voice, with the earlier work displaying expansive forms and restless energy and the later one characterised by concise, scherzo-like humour, rhythmic innovation and a lighter, more playful orchestral palette.
First released: 29th September 2014

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 - I. Adagio molto - Allegro molto (Live)
    11:07
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 - II. Larghetto (Live)
    10:14
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 - III. Scherzo. Allegro - Trio (Live)
    4:09
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 - IV. Allegro molto (Live)
    6:29
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 - I. Allegro vivace e con brio (Live)
    8:36
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 - II. Allegretto scherzando (Live)
    3:52
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 - III. Tempo di menuetto (Live)
    5:25
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 - IV. Allegro vivace (Live)
    7:04

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