Symphonien 2 & 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Wolfgang Sawallisch & Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest

Symphonien 2 & 8 is a compilation recording of Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphonies No. 2 and No. 8, comprising works composed in 1802 and 1812 respectively. Musically, these symphonies display Beethoven's transition from his early Classical models toward heightened rhythmic drive, structural experimentation and a sharpened orchestral character, and they occupy a transitional place in his symphonic development.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 36: Ia. Adagio molto -
    2:56
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 36: Ib. Allegro con brio
    10:01
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 36: II. Larghetto
    11:31
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 36: IIIa. Scherzo: Allegro -
    1:38
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 36: IIIb. Trio
    1:55
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 36: IV. Allegro molto
    6:38
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 8 in F, op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    9:39
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 8 in F, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    3:54
  9. 9.
    Symphony no. 8 in F, op. 93: III. Tempo di Menuetto
    4:32
  10. 10.
    Symphony no. 8 in F, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    7:39

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