Symphonies nos. 7 & 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique & Sir John Eliot Gardiner

Symphonies Nos. 7 and 8 are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1811–1812. They exemplify Beethoven's middle-period classical style, with the Seventh emphasising rhythmic drive and expansive contrasts and the Eighth favouring concise forms and playful motifs, marking a transitional point between his 'heroic' output and his later, more experimental works.
First released: 1st August 1995

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
    13:09
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto
    7:45
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: III. Presto
    8:30
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio
    9:13
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
    8:41
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
    3:46
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: III. Tempo di Menuetto
    5:28
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
    6:17

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