Symphonien 6 “Pastorale” & 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & London Philharmonic Orchestra & Klaus Tennstedt

Symphonies Nos. 6 and 8 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1808 and 1812 respectively. The Sixth adopts a programme-like, pastoral character with expansive, nature-evoking textures, while the Eighth is shorter and more classically proportioned with brisker movements, together illustrating Beethoven's evolving approach to form and orchestration in his middle period.
First released: 1986

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    9:41
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    3:35
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto
    5:36
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    7:22
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”: I. Allegro ma non troppo
    11:27
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”: II. Andante molto mosso
    12:46
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”: III. Allegro
    5:38
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”: IV. Allegro
    3:36
  9. 9.
    Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”: V. Allegretto
    9:34

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