Symphonie Nr. 6 禄Pastorale芦

by Ludwig van Beethoven / Wiener Philharmoniker / Karl B枚hm

Symphonie Nr. 6 禄Pastorale芦 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1971
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • Country: Austria
  • Length: 41:34
  • Community rating: 4.26/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Conducted by the legendary Karl B枚hm, this recording by the Vienna Philharmonic is universally hailed as one of the definitive interpretations of Beethoven's lush, nature-inspired masterpiece. The deliberate, unhurried tempos allow the rich, pastoral textures of the orchestra to breathe, perfectly capturing the idyllic and highly emotive essence of the symphony. It remains an absolute benchmark in the classical recording canon.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, orchestral, acoustic, melodic, majestic, elegant, nature, long-form

Tracklist

  1. Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo (10:13)
  2. Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Scene am Bach. Andante molto mosso (12:25)
  3. Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro (5:07)
  4. Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Gewitter, Sturm. Allegro Allegro (3:46)
  5. Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gef眉hle nach dem Sturm. Allegretto (10:00)

Credits

  • Ludwig van Beethoven - primary artist
  • Karl B枚hm - primary artist, conductor
  • Wiener Philharmoniker - primary artist, orchestra

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