Symphony No.1 and Symphony No.2

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Kurt Masur & Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

Symphony No. 1 and Symphony No. 2 are the first and second symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1800 and 1802 respectively. Musically they remain rooted in the Classical symphonic tradition while introducing greater rhythmic drive, expanded orchestration and increased harmonic boldness that point towards Beethoven's later symphonies and mark a transitional moment in his career.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony 1 in C - Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
    9:05
  2. 2.
    Symphony 1i n C, Andanta Cantabile con Moto
    8:47
  3. 3.
    Symphony 1 in C, Menuetto (allegro molto e vivace)
    3:41
  4. 4.
    Symphony 1 in C, Finale (Adagio, Allegro molto e vivace)
    6:03
  5. 5.
    Symphony 2 in D, Adagio molto, Allegro con brio
    13:12
  6. 6.
    Symphony 2 in D - Larghetto
    13:11
  7. 7.
    Symphony 2 in D, Schertzo (Allegro)
    3:52
  8. 8.
    Symphony 2 in D - Allegro molto
    6:44

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