Symphony no. 7 / Symphony no. 2

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Dresdner Philharmonie & Herbert Kegel

Symphony No. 7 and Symphony No. 2 are orchestral symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1811–1812 and 1801–1802 respectively. The Seventh is characterised by pronounced rhythmic drive and expansive orchestral textures while the Second reflects Classical forms and clarity with early signs of Beethoven's growing harmonic and structural experimentation, together illustrating his transition from early to middle-period compositional approaches.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto, vivace
    12:58
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
    9:25
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto, Assai meno presto
    8:47
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    9:12
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: I. Adagio molto, Allegro con brio
    11:02
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: II. Larghetto
    11:08
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: III. Scherzo (Allegro)
    3:53
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: IV. Allegro molto
    6:19

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