Description

Maestro Marek Janowski and the WDR Symphony Orchestra present Beethoven’s Fifth and Sixth symphonies. Premiered during the same concert in 1808, these two symphonies present two sides of Beethoven’s musical persona. Whereas the Fifth is legendary for its drama and forward urge the “Pastoral” Sixth offers idyllic sounds, albeit shortly interrupted by a thunderstorm that resembles the tempestuous development of the Fifth. Programmed together, these two pieces constitute a fascinating portrait of Beethoven at the height of his creative powers.

Playlist

1. Symphony no.5 in c minor op.67 - allegro con brio
2. Symphony no.5 in c minor op.67 - andante con moto
3. Symphony no.5 in c minor op.67 - scherzo. allegro
4. Symphony no.5 in c minor op.67 - allegro
5. Symphony no.6 in f major op.68 'pastorale' - allegro ma non
6. Symphony no.6 in f major op.68 'pastorale' - andante molto s
7. Symphony no.6 in f major op.68 'pastorale' - allegro
8. Symphony no.6 in f major op.68 'pastorale' - allegro
9. Symphony no.6 in f major op.68 'pastorale' - allegretto