Symphony nos. 4 & 5

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & London Symphony Orchestra & Wyn Morris

Symphonies Nos. 4 and 5 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1806 and 1808 respectively. They characterise different aspects of Beethoven's middle-period writing: the Fourth displays Classical poise and lyrical restraint while the Fifth is dominated by an opening C minor motif, pronounced rhythmic urgency and expanded orchestral textures signalling a shift towards greater structural and dramatic ambition in his symphonic output.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: I. Adagio – Allegro vivace
    12:06
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: II. Adagio
    10:05
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: III. Menuetto. Allegro vivace – Trio – Un poco meno allegro
    5:36
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
    7:03
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
    7:17
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto
    9:40
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro
    5:13
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro
    10:20

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