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. 1.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: I. Adagio - Allegro con brio
    12:31
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto
    11:26
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro
    3:30
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro molto
    6:34
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
    7:58
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto
    10:11
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: III. Allegro
    5:23
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro
    11:05

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