Symphonies nos. 4 & 7

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Nicholas McGegan

Symphonies Nos. 4 and 7 is a recording of Ludwig van Beethoven's Fourth and Seventh Symphonies, composed in 1806 and 1812 respectively. The works exemplify Beethoven's middle-period orchestral writing: the Fourth displays classical balance and lyrical restraint, while the Seventh is characterised by strong rhythmic propulsion and vivid orchestral colour, reflecting important developments in his approach to form and rhythm.
First released: 2013

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
    11:43
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: II. Adagio
    9:37
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: III. Menuetto: Allegro vivace - Trio: Un poco meno allegro
    5:51
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
    7:20
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
    13:38
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
    8:10
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto - Assai meno presto - Presto
    9:17
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    9:30

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