Symphonies nos 2 & 4
Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest & Bernard Haitink
Symphonies Nos. 2 and 4 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1802 and 1806 respectively. They illustrate Beethoven's movement from his early to middle period, combining Classical symphonic forms and clear textures with increased rhythmic drive, expanded orchestration and harmonic experimentation that point toward the emerging Romantic idiom.
About
- 1.Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 36: I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio12:19
- 2.Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 36: II. Larghetto10:58
- 3.Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro4:18
- 4.Symphony no. 2 in D, op. 36: IV. Allegro molto6:34
- 5.Symphony no. 4 in B‐flat, op. 60: I. Adagio – Allegro vivace11:59
- 6.Symphony no. 4 in B‐flat, op. 60: II. Adagio9:07
- 7.Symphony no. 4 in B‐flat, op. 60: III. Allegro vivace5:58
- 8.Symphony no. 4 in B‐flat, op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo6:57
