Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral" / Overture to "Egmont"

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven

This is an orchestral release by Ludwig van Beethoven comprising two major works completed in 1808 and 1810 respectively. The music bridges Classical clarity and emerging Romantic expression, featuring pastoral, nature-inspired writing alongside a dramatic overture-style work that uses bold orchestration, rhythmic drive and thematic development to reflect Beethoven's expanding approach to programme and symphonic form.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Awakening of cheerful feeling on arriving in the country: Allegro ma non troppo
    10:31
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Scene by the brook: Andante molto mosso
    13:25
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": III. Merry gathering of country-folk: Allegro
    5:12
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Thunderstorm; Tempest: Allegro
    3:49
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": V. Shepherd's Song; Happy, thankful feelings after the storm: Allegretto
    10:40
  6. 6.
    Overture to "Egmont," Op. 84
    8:34

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