Symphonies Nos. 2, 5

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Philharmonia Orchestra & Otto Klemperer

Symphonies Nos. 2 and 5 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1802 and 1808 respectively. No. 2 extends Classical-era forms with buoyant tempos and expanded orchestration, while No. 5 marks a pivotal move towards Romanticism with its concise recurring opening motif, pronounced dynamic contrasts and an emphasis on motivic development that shaped later symphonic practice.
First released: 1998

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
    13:27
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto
    13:08
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro
    3:59
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro molto
    7:13
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
    8:58
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto
    11:14
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro
    6:13
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro
    13:23

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