Symphonies nos. 7 & 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Wiener Philharmoniker & Karl Böhm

Symphonies Nos. 7 and 8 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1812 and 1813. They draw on the Classical symphonic tradition while exploring pronounced rhythmic drive, lively tempos and inventive orchestration, and they occupy a central place in Beethoven's middle-period output as examples of his experimentation within established forms.
First released: 1999

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace
    12:19
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
    9:56
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto
    8:29
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    7:14
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    9:53
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    4:21
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: III. Tempo di menuetto
    5:00
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 8 in F major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    8:05

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