Symphony No. 4 in B‐Flat Major, Op. 60 & Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & André Previn

Symphony No. 4 in B‑flat Major, Op. 60 & Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 is an album of two orchestral symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1806 and 1812 respectively. Both works reflect Beethoven's grounding in classical forms while pointing to different facets of his style: the Fourth is characterised by lyrical restraint and classical poise, and the Eighth by compact structure, rhythmic wit and an economy of thematic material that contrasts with his more expansive symphonies of the middle period.

First released: 1990

Tracklist

1.
Symphony no. 4 in B‐Flat Major, op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
12:31
2.
Symphony no. 4 in B‐Flat Major, op. 60: II. Adagio
11:00
3.
Symphony no. 4 in B‐Flat Major, op. 60: III. Allegro vivace
6:11
4.
Symphony no. 4 in B‐Flat Major, op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
7:08
5.
Symphony no. 8 in F Major, op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brio
10:20
6.
Symphony no. 8 in F Major, op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando
4:25
7.
Symphony no. 8 in F Major, op. 93: III. Tempo di Menuetto
5:02
8.
Symphony no. 8 in F Major, op. 93: IV. Allegro vivace
7:52