Symphonies Nos. 6 'Pastoral' & 8 Overture Fidelio

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven

Symphonies Nos. 6 'Pastoral' and 8 together with the Overture to Fidelio are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1805 and 1812. Composed during his middle period, these pieces illustrate Beethoven's shift from Classical formal balance towards more individual expressive gestures: the Sixth uses programme-like depictions of rural scenes with expansive melodic writing and prominent woodwind colours, the Eighth revisits concise Classical structures with brisk rhythmic vitality, and the Fidelio overture combines operatic drama with thematic clarity that anticipates his later symphonic innovations.

Symphonies Nos. 6 'Pastoral' & 8 Overture Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven - album cover

First released: 1989

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Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Allegro ma non troppo "Awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the country"
10:32
2.
Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Andante molto mosso "Scene at the brook"
13:28
3.
Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": III. Allegro "Happy gathering of country folk"
5:12
4.
Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Allegro "Thunderstorm"
3:49
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Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": V. Allegretto "Shepherds' song: Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm"
10:39
6.
Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
10:11
7.
Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
4:11
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Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto
5:03
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Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
8:37
10.
Fidelio - Overture Op. 72c in E-minor
6:21