Symphony Nos. 7 & 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Chicago Symphony Orchestra & Carlo Maria Giulini

Symphony Nos. 7 & 8 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed and first performed in the early 1810s (premiered in 1813 and 1814). The Seventh is marked by pronounced rhythmic drive and expansive, dance-like movements, while the Eighth is more compact and Classical in character, combining economy of form with touches of humour that reflect Beethoven's development between his middle and late periods.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace
    15:10
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto
    9:37
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: III. Presto – Assai meno presto
    8:18
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    7:39
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    10:21
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    3:59
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto
    5:40
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    7:31

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