Beethoven: Complete Symphonies, Vol. 2 (Nos. 5-8) Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra & Lan Shui

• 1 I. Allegro con brio 06:43
• 2 II. Andante con moto 08:46
• 3 III. Allegro 04:37
• 4 IV. Allegro 10:19
• 5 I. Awakening of Cheerful Feelings Upon Arrival in the Country: Allegro ma non troppo 10:12
• 6 II. Scene by the Brook: Andante molto mosso 11:09
• 7 III. Merry Gathering of Country Folk: Allegro 05:00
• 8 IV. Thunderstorm: Allegro 03:41
• 9 V. Shepherd's Song: Happy and Thankful Feelings after the Storm: Allegretto 08:51
• 10 I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace 13:34
• 11 II. Allegretto 08:04
• 12 III. Presto, assai meno presto 09:11
• 13 IV. Allegro con brio 07:51
• 14 I. Allegro vivace e con brio 08:04
• 15 II. Allegretto scherzando 03:50
• 16 III. Tempo di menuetto 04:24
• 17 IV. Allegro vivace 06:41
• Total Runtime 02:10:57

Info for Beethoven: Complete Symphonies, Vol. 2 (Nos. 5-8)

This is the second volume in the Copenhagen Phil's complete Beethoven symphonies set and the first complete Beethoven symphony series with renowned Chinese conductor Lan Shui. Featuring original brass and percussion instruments leading to a unique and compelling sound.

Contains the best loved of all his symphonies - the so-called 'Pastorale'.

The orchestra uses trombones that are from the same period as the ones that Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn were familiar with, leading to a beautifully blended sound that isn't usually heard in these symphonies.

“…nearly every phrase is faster and more penetrating and more energized than you have ever heard it before.” (Fanfare)

Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra
Lan Shui, conductor

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