Symphonies Nos. 2, 7

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & NBC Symphony Orchestra & Arturo Toscanini

Symphonies Nos. 2 and 7 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1802 and 1812 respectively. The works exemplify Beethoven's transition from Classical to early Romantic orchestral writing, with the Second showcasing vivacious, scherzo-like energy and developmental inventiveness while the Seventh emphasises rhythmic drive and dance-derived motifs that influenced later Romantic composers.

Symphonies Nos. 2, 7 by Beethoven - album cover

First released: 1986

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1.
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace
11:04
2.
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto
7:56
3.
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: III. Presto – Assai meno presto – Presto
6:56
4.
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
6:52
5.
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio
9:18
6.
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto
9:59
7.
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro – Trio
3:19
8.
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro molto
6:01