Symphonies no. 5 & no. 7

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar & Gustavo Dudamel

Symphonies No. 5 and No. 7 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed and first performed in 1808 and 1813 respectively. Both exemplify Beethoven's late Classical to early Romantic orchestral style, with the Fifth built around a pervasive four‑note motif and rigorous motivic development, and the Seventh emphasising rhythmic drive, dance‑derived patterns and expansive movement structures that illustrate his move towards Romanticism.
First released: September 2006

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
    7:24
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto
    11:31
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: III. Allegro
    5:22
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro
    8:39
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace
    11:29
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto
    8:42
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: III. Presto
    9:41
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    6:15

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