Symphony No. 6 / Coriolan / Egmont

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Academy of Ancient Music & Christopher Hogwood

This album is a collection of orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, drawn from compositions written in the early 19th century. Musically it pairs pastoral, lyrical symphonic writing with more dramatic overture material, showcasing Beethoven's evolving use of orchestral colour and formal innovation and occupying a key place in his middle-period output.
First released: 1988

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": I. Allegro ma non troppo "Awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the country"
    10:31
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": II. Andante molto mosso "Scene at the brook"
    12:19
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": III. Allegro "Happy gathering of country folk"
    4:53
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": IV. Allegro "Thunderstorm"
    3:45
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": V. Allegretto "Shepherds' song: Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm"
    9:52
  6. 6.
    Coriolan, Op. 62: Overture. Allegro con brio
    6:48
  7. 7.
    Egmont, Op. 84: Overture. Sostenuto, ma non troppo
    7:44

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