Symphonie nr. 5 / Leonore 3

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Budapesti Filharmóniai Társaság Zenekara & Antal Kalinov

Symphonie nr. 5 / Leonore 3 is a pairing of orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, dating from the early nineteenth century (the Fifth Symphony completed in 1808 and the Leonore No.3 overture written around 1805–1806). Musically, the pieces illustrate Beethoven's move into his mature style with dramatic rhythmic drive, expanded orchestral forces and striking tonal contrasts, and they occupy a pivotal place in his output and in the broader transition from Classical to Romantic orchestral and operatic practice.