Symphonies nos. 1 & 3

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Antwerp Symphony Orchestra & Philippe Herreweghe

Symphonies Nos. 1 and 3 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1800 and 1804 respectively. The first symphony demonstrates his grounding in the Classical tradition with clear forms and balanced orchestration, while the third expands the symphonic scope with longer movements, unusual harmonic turns and a more heroic, dramatic gesture that signalled a move towards the Romantic era and a new personal voice in his career.
First released: 1st March 2008

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
    9:07
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto
    6:52
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: III. Menuetto, Trio (Allegro molto e vivace)
    3:35
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 21: IV. Finale (Adagio, Allegro molto e vivace)
    5:52
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio
    16:22
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre (Adagio assai)
    14:03
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo (Allegro vivace)
    5:55
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale (Allegro molto)
    11:09

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