Beethoven Masterpieces - Symphonies 1 & 6 "Pastoral" / Audio CD

UPC 028944790122

Product Details

• Format: CD, Compilation
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• Released: 1995
• Genre: Classical
• Country: Germany
• Running Time: 71:26

Overview

Experience the timeless brilliance of Ludwig van Beethoven with this stunning compilation of his Symphonies No. 1 and 6, performed by the legendary Wiener Philharmoniker under the baton of Leonard Bernstein. These live recordings capture the essence of Beethoven's classical mastery, featuring the youthful exuberance of Symphony No. 1 and the pastoral serenity of Symphony No. 6. Originally recorded in 1980, these performances showcase Bernstein’s dynamic conducting style, bringing out the depth and emotion in Beethoven's music.

Symphony No. 1, composed in 1800-1801, marks Beethoven’s transition into the world of symphonic composition, bursting with energy and elegance. Symphony No. 6, the "Pastoral," is a celebration of nature and the human connection with the countryside, filled with serene moments and lively depictions of rural life. Together, these symphonies demonstrate Beethoven’s genius in both form and expression, offering a beautiful listening experience for classical music lovers.

Track Listing

Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21

1. Adagio molto - Allegro con brio – 9:24
2. Andante cantabile con moto – 8:13
3. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace – 3:19
4. Adagio – Allegro molto e vivace – 5:43

Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"

1. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande (Awakening of Cheerful Feelings Upon Arrival in the Country) – 11:43
2. Szene am Bach (Scene by the Brook) – 13:29
3. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute (Merry Gathering of Country Folk) – 5:25
4. Gewitter, Sturm (Thunderstorm) – 3:43
5. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm (Shepherd's Song: Happy and Thankful Feelings After the Storm) – 10:18

Key Credits

• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
• Orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker
• Recording Date: 1980
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• Artwork: Cover Illustration by Eva Witter/Harald Mante, Art Direction by Hartmut Pfeiffer
• Manufacturing: Printed in Germany by Neef, Wittirigen