Symphonies nos. 5 & 8
Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Antwerp Symphony Orchestra & Philippe Herreweghe
Symphonies Nos. 5 and 8 are orchestral compositions by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed and first performed in 1808 and 1814 respectively. No. 5 exemplifies his middle 'heroic' period with rigorous motivic development centred on a distinctive four‑note opening gesture, while No. 8 revisits concise classical forms with lighter, more playful textures and compact movements, illustrating contrasting approaches within his symphonic output.
First released: 1st November 2007

Tracklist
- 1.Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: I. Allegro con brio6:51
- 2.Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: II. Andante con moto8:30
- 3.Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro4:36
- 4.Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: IV. Allegro10:32
- 5.Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio8:35
- 6.Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando3:48
- 7.Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto4:23
- 8.Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace7:01