Symphonies nos. 2 & 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Charles Mackerras

Symphonies nos. 2 & 8 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1802 and 1812 respectively. Musically they illustrate Beethoven's shift from his Classical roots toward his middle-period innovations, with the Second Symphony characterised by expansive, energetic writing and the Eighth notable for its brevity, humour and rhythmic invention.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: I. Adagio - Allegro con brio
    11:41
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: II. Larghetto
    9:50
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro
    4:20
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: IV. Allegro molto
    6:09
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    8:35
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    3:41
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: III. Tempo in menuetto
    5:37
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    7:05

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