Symphonies Nos. 2 & 6

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Philippe Herreweghe & Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Symphonies Nos. 2 and 6 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1802 and 1808 respectively. They document Beethoven's transition from his early Classical roots to a more individual middle-period voice, with the Second adhering largely to classical forms and energetic gestures while the Sixth employs programme-like elements and pastoral orchestral colours to depict rural scenes.
First released: 1st May 2009

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: I. Allegro con brio
    11:50
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto
    9:51
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: III. Allegro
    3:42
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro molto
    6:28
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Allegro ma non troppo
    10:40
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Andante molto mosso
    12:29
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": III. Allegro
    4:59
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Allegro
    3:45
  9. 9.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": V. Allegretto
    9:12

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