Symphonies Nº 1 & 6

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Wilhelm Furtwängler & Wiener Philharmoniker

Symphonies No. 1 and No. 6 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, first performed in 1800 and 1808 respectively. They contrast the First's Classical balance and formal clarity, characteristic of his early period, with the Sixth's programme-like pastoral gestures, expanded orchestration and descriptive motifs that anticipate a more personal, Romantic approach in his middle period.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 1 In C Major Op. 21, I Adagio Molto - Allegro Con Brio
    8:09
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 1 In C Major Op. 21, II Andante Cantabile Con Moto
    7:19
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 1 In C Major Op. 21, III Minuetto - Allegro Molto E Vivace
    3:50
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 1 In C Major Op. 21, IV Adagio - Allegro Molto E Vivace
    6:53
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 6 In F Major Op. 68 "Pastoral", I Allegro Ma No Troppo
    11:26
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 6 In F Major Op. 68 "Pastoral", II Andante Molto Mosso
    13:25
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 6 In F Major Op. 68 "Pastoral", III Allegro - Allegro - Allegretto
    18:26

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