Fifth Symphony / Seventh Symphony

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Dallas Symphony Orchestra & Jaap van Zweden

The Fifth Symphony and the Seventh Symphony are orchestral works by German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1804–1808 and 1811–1812 respectively. Both works exemplify Beethoven's middle-period expansion of the symphony, the Fifth focusing on concise motivic development and dramatic contrasts while the Seventh emphasises rhythmic drive and dance-like energy, reflecting their role in the evolution of early 19th-century orchestral practice.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
    6:57
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: II. Andante con moto
    8:32
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: III. Allegro
    4:46
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: IV. Allegro
    9:20
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace
    13:17
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
    7:31
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto – Assai meno presto
    8:36
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    8:02

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