Symphonies nos. 2 & 4

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Wiener Philharmoniker & Leonard Bernstein

Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1802 and 1806 respectively. They exemplify early-Romantic symphonic writing, merging Classical forms with expanded orchestration, pronounced dynamic contrasts and heightened rhythmic drive that point towards Beethoven's middle- and late-period symphonies.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: I. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio
    13:27
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto
    12:29
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro
    3:33
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro molto
    6:27
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
    11:29
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: II. Adagio
    10:02
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: III. Allegro vivace
    5:56
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
    6:44

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