Symphony no. 2 / Symphony no. 7

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Philharmonia Orchestra & Eduard van Beinum

Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36, and Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1801–1802 and 1811–1812 respectively. The Second is buoyant and rooted in Classical forms, whereas the Seventh emphasises rhythmic drive and expanded orchestral colour, together illustrating Beethoven's transition from his early to middle period and their influence on later symphonic writing.
First released: 2002

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: I. Adagio molto – Allegrco con brio
    12:32
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: II. Larghetto
    12:30
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro
    3:54
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: IV. Allegro molto
    6:37
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace
    11:57
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
    9:09
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto
    8:03
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    7:04

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