Symphony no. 5 / Symphony no. 7

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & New York Philharmonic & Arturo Toscanini

Symphony No. 5 and Symphony No. 7 are orchestral symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1808 and 1812 respectively. Both works are pivotal in Beethoven's output: the Fifth is constructed around a concise four-note motif that drives its development and exemplifies his expansion of classical forms into a more dramatic, heroic idiom, while the Seventh emphasises rhythmic propulsion and dance-derived patterns that mark a notable step towards Romantic orchestral expression.

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1.
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
6:20
2.
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: II. Andante con moto
10:07
3.
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro
5:03
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Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: IV. Allegro
9:11
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Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace (originally issued take 1 for side 1)
11:54
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Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace (substitute take 2 for side 1)
11:30
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Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
8:46
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Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto
7:11
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Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
6:54