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. 1.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
    6:51
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: II. Andante con moto
    8:30
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro
    4:36
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: IV. Allegro
    10:32
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    8:35
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    3:48
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto
    4:23
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    7:01

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