Symphonien no. 3 "Eroica" & no. 4

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Berliner Philharmoniker & Claudio Abbado

Symphonies No. 3 ('Eroica') and No. 4 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1803 and 1806 respectively. The No. 3 expands the symphonic scale and thematic development with bold harmonic shifts and martial rhythms associated with its 'Eroica' character, signalling Beethoven's middle period, while No. 4 presents a lighter, more classical balance and lyrical clarity that bridges his earlier style and the innovations to come.
First released: 2000

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphonie No. 3 Es-Dur, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio
    16:05
  2. 2.
    Symphonie No. 3 Es-Dur, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai
    14:16
  3. 3.
    Symphonie No. 3 Es-Dur, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace – Trio
    5:42
  4. 4.
    Symphonie No. 3 Es-Dur, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto – Poco andante – Presto
    10:32
  5. 5.
    Symphonie No. 4 B-Dur, Op. 60: I. Adagio – Allegro vivace
    11:08
  6. 6.
    Symphonie No. 4 B-Dur, Op. 60: II. Adagio
    9:18
  7. 7.
    Symphonie No. 4 B-Dur, Op. 60: III. Allegro moltoe vivace – Trio. Un poco meno allegro
    5:46
  8. 8.
    Symphonie No. 4 B-Dur, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
    6:42

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