Symphonies No. 1 & 4

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & London Symphony Orchestra & Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Rafael Kubelík

Symphonies No. 1 and 4 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1800 and 1806 respectively. They illustrate Beethoven's transition from classical models to a more individual voice, combining clear classical forms and orchestration with sharper rhythmic drive and adventurous harmonic turns that foreshadow his later symphonic development.
First released: 22nd September 2017

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
    9:13
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto
    8:11
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace
    4:02
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: IV. Adagio - Allegro molto e vivace
    5:47
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: I. Adagio – Allegro vivace
    12:03
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: II. Adagio
    9:56
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: III. Menuetto. Allegro vivace
    6:06
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
    6:42

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