Symphonies nos. 7 and 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & English Chamber Orchestra & Michael Tilson Thomas

Symphonies Nos. 7 and 8 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1811–1812 and 1812 respectively. They use classical symphonic forms with pronounced rhythmic vitality, brisk tempi and inventive orchestration, and occupy a transitional place in Beethoven's output as he developed greater rhythmic drive and formal economy between his middle and late periods.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op 92: I. Poco sostenuto, Vivace
    15:10
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op 92: II. Allegretto
    8:24
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op 92: III. Presto
    10:15
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    9:15
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: I. Allegro vivace con brio
    9:21
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    4:11
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto
    4:57
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    7:17

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