Symphonies nos. 7 & 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & ORF Radio‐Symphonieorchester Wien & Bertrand de Billy

Symphonies Nos. 7 and 8 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1812. Both sit within the Classical tradition while pointing towards Romanticism, characterised by pronounced rhythmic drive, inventive orchestral colour and brisk, dance-like movements, and they occupy a transitional place in Beethoven's middle-period output as he expanded symphonic form and expression.
First released: 23rd February 2010

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
    13:40
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
    8:02
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto, assai meno presto
    8:22
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    8:18
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    8:27
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    4:04
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto
    5:50
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    7:24

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