Symphonies no. 4 & no. 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Franz Liszt & Alain Planès

Symphonies No. 4 and No. 8 are orchestral compositions by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1806 and 1812 respectively. Musically they reflect different facets of his middle-period style: the Fourth blends poised classical balance with moments of lyrical drama, while the Eighth deliberately evokes earlier classical models with brisk tempi, concise structures and a streak of humour, together showing a composer refining formal experiment and expressive range.
First released: 1986

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphonie no. 4, B flat major, op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
    9:20
  2. 2.
    Symphonie no. 4, B flat major, op. 60: II. Adagio
    10:24
  3. 3.
    Symphonie no. 4, B flat major, op. 60: III. Menuetto. Allegro vivace
    5:47
  4. 4.
    Symphonie no. 4, B flat major, op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
    7:07
  5. 5.
    Symphonie no. 8, F major, op. 93: I. Allegro Vivace e con brio
    9:42
  6. 6.
    Symphonie no. 8, F major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    4:17
  7. 7.
    Symphonie no. 8, F major, op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto
    4:31
  8. 8.
    Symphonie no. 8, F major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    8:47