Symphony no. 6 “Pastoral” / Piano Sonata no. 17 “Tempest”

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Martha Argerich & Theodosia Ntokou

This paired recording of orchestral and piano works by Ludwig van Beethoven features pieces composed in 1808 and 1802. The music reflects Beethoven's movement from Classical to early Romantic language, combining expansive, nature‑suggestive orchestral textures with forceful, dramatic keyboard writing that illustrate his increasing formal experimentation and expressive intensity during his middle period.
First released: 4th December 2020

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 6 in F, op. 68 “Pastoral” I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande.: Allegro ma non troppo
    11:23
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 6 in F, op. 68 “Pastoral” II. Szene am Bach.: Andante molto moto
    12:23
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 6 in F, op. 68 “Pastoral” III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute.: Allegro
    5:03
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 6 in F, op. 68 “Pastoral” IV. Gewitter. Sturm.: Allegro
    3:48
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 6 in F, op. 68 “Pastoral” V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm.: Allegretto
    8:57
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata no. 17 in D minor, op. 31 no. 2 “Tempest”: I. Largo – Allegro
    8:58
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata no. 17 in D minor, op. 31 no. 2 “Tempest”: II. Adagio
    8:25
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata no. 17 in D minor, op. 31 no. 2 “Tempest”: III. Allegretto
    6:36

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