Symphonies Nos. 2, 5
Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Wiener Philharmoniker & Claudio Abbado
Symphonies Nos. 2 and 5 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1802 and 1808 respectively. No. 2 reflects his late-Classical roots with buoyant tempi, clear sonata structures and bright orchestration, whereas No. 5 is characterised by its concise four‑note motif, intense developmental techniques and a move towards the broader forms and expanded orchestral palette of his middle period.
First released: 1988

Tracklist
- 1.Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: I. Adagio - Allegro con brio12:31
- 2.Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto11:26
- 3.Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro3:30
- 4.Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro molto6:34
- 5.Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio7:58
- 6.Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto10:11
- 7.Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: III. Allegro5:23
- 8.Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro11:05