Symphonies 4 & 5

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Günter Wand & NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester

Symphonies Nos. 4 and 5 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1806 and 1808 respectively. They display contrasting approaches within his middle period: the Fourth is comparatively light and classically poised with clear textures and lyrical lines, while the Fifth is characterised by dramatic rhythmic motifs, concentrated thematic development and a broadened symphonic scope that influenced subsequent symphonic practice.
First released: 1994

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
    12:15
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: II. Adagio
    9:59
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: III. Menuetto: Allegro vivace
    6:05
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
    7:06
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
    7:16
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto
    9:37
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: III. Allegro
    5:13
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro
    10:22

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