Symphony no. 6 "Pastoral" / Leonora Overture no. 2

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Symfonický orchester Slovenského rozhlasu & Michael Halász

Symphony No. 6 'Pastoral' is the sixth symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1808, and the Leonore Overture No. 2 is an overture associated with his opera, composed around 1805. The symphony employs programme-like depictions of rural scenes through lyrical melodies, folk-tinged rhythms and classical forms, while the overture features dramatic, operatic orchestral writing that exemplifies Beethoven's middle-period stylistic development.
First released: January 1991

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": I. Allegro ma non troppo "Awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the country"
    9:27
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": II. Andante molto mosso "Scene at the brook"
    12:55
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": III. Allegro "Happy gathering of country folk"
    5:28
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": IV. Allegro "Thunderstorm"
    3:33
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastorale": V. Allegretto "Shepherds' song: Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm"
    11:50
  6. 6.
    Fidelio, Op. 72: Overture
    13:27

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