Symphony no. 4 / Symphony no. 7

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen & Paavo Järvi

Symphony No. 4 and Symphony No. 7 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1806 and 1812 respectively. Both belong to Beethoven's middle period: the Fourth is comparatively classical in proportion and character with transparent textures and poised lyricism, while the Seventh emphasises propulsive rhythms and dance-derived motifs that helped shape later Romantic orchestral practice.
First released: 31st August 2007

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
    10:50
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: II. Adagio
    8:35
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: III. Menuetto / Trio. Allegro vivace / Un poco meno allegro
    5:28
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
    6:12
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto, vivace
    13:13
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
    7:43
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto, assai meno presto
    8:52
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    8:26

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