Symphony No. 7 in A

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Antal Doráti

Symphony No. 7 in A major is the seventh symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1812 and premiered in 1813. It is characterised by driving rhythmic energy, bold orchestral colours and dance-like motifs, and occupies a key place in Beethoven's middle-to-late period for its expansion of rhythmic and formal possibilities within the symphonic tradition.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
    15:28
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
    8:05
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto - Assai meno presto
    8:49
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    8:52

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