Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Orchestre national de France & Paul Kletzki

Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 is the sixth symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1808. Marked by its pastoral character and programme-like evocations of rural life, the work unfolds in five movements and occupies a key place in Beethoven's middle period for its emphasis on descriptive, nature-inspired orchestral writing.
First released: 1962

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": Erwachen heiterer Gefühle bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande - Allegro ma non troppo
    9:23
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": Szene am Bache - Andante molto mosso
    12:57
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute - Allegro
    5:29
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": Gewitter, Sturm - Allegro
    3:37
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": Hirtengesang, Frohe, dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm - Allegretto
    9:23

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