Symphonien 1 & 2

by Ludwig van Beethoven / Berliner Philharmoniker / Herbert von Karajan

Symphonien 1 & 2 cover art

Part of Herbert von Karajan's landmark complete cycle for Deutsche Grammophon, this release pairs Beethoven's first two symphonies. The Berliner Philharmoniker executes Karajan's vision of blending classical precision with the expansive, muscular string textures characteristic of mid-century German orchestral recordings.

Genres

  • Symphony
  • Classical Period

Tracklist

  1. Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio
  2. Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto
  3. Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace
  4. Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21: IV. Finale. Adagio – Allegro molto e vivace
  5. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio
  6. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: II. Larghetto
  7. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro
  8. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: IV. Allegro molto