Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Philharmonia Orchestra & Kurt Sanderling

Symphonies Nos. 5 and 7 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1808 and 1812 respectively. Both exemplify Beethoven's middle-period style — the Fifth is built around a concise, propulsive four-note motive while the Seventh is distinguished by its rhythmic vitality and dance-like movements, and together they occupy an important place in the development of the orchestral repertoire.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
    8:09
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto
    10:43
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro
    6:05
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro – Presto
    10:34
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace
    14:17
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto
    10:01
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: III. Presto – Assai meno presto
    9:45
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    7:16

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