Symphony no. 5 / Symphony no. 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Hans Schmidt‐Isserstedt & Wiener Philharmoniker

Symphony No. 5 and Symphony No. 8 are orchestral symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1804–1808 and 1812 respectively. They contrast the dramatic, fate-motif-driven C minor language and expansive structure of the Fifth with the more concise, Classical-period wit and lighter orchestration of the Eighth, illustrating Beethoven's evolving approach to symphonic form in the early 19th century.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
    8:12
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: II. Andante con moto
    10:32
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: III. (Scherzo) Allegro
    6:01
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: IV. Allegro
    9:11
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    10:00
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    3:53
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: III. Tempo di Menuetto
    5:10
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    8:05

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