Symphonies nos. 7 & 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Berliner Philharmoniker & Herbert von Karajan

Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 are orchestral compositions by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1812. They exemplify Beethoven's middle-period symphonic writing, combining Classical forms with expanded orchestral textures, pronounced rhythmic drive and inventive use of metre that marked a development in early 19th-century symphonic practice.
First released: 2004

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: : I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
    11:27
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: : II. Allegretto
    8:01
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: : III. Presto
    7:50
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: : IV. Allegro con brio
    6:46
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: : I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    9:20
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: : II. Allegretto scherzando
    3:58
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: : III. Tempo di Menuetto
    5:58
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: : IV. Allegro vivace
    7:06

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