Symphonies nos. 5, 7

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Philharmonia Orchestra & Christian Thielemann

Symphonies Nos. 5 and 7 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1808 and 1812 respectively. They are characterised by Beethoven's early Romantic orchestral language, emphasising propulsive rhythmic motifs, expanded dynamic contrasts and inventive orchestration, and they occupy a pivotal position in his middle-period output as he pushed Classical forms toward greater structural and expressive breadth.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
    8:01
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: II. Andante con moto
    11:50
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: III. Allegro
    5:57
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: IV. Allegro
    11:05
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace
    13:34
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
    9:40
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: III. Presto
    9:17
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    7:02

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