Coming between two of Beethoven's most famous symphonies the Fourth Symphony can seem a relatively lightweight and cheerful work. Written for Count Franz von Oppersdorff, who wanted a symphony similar in vein to the Second Symphony it is a brusque and enjoyable work. Beethoven's Eighth Symphony sees him in playful mood. Featuring humorous twists and turns and relatively brief movements, including the shortest movement of any of his symphonies, it is a lighthearted work.

Composer Beethoven
Conductor Bernard Haitink
Performers London Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No 4 in B-Flat Major:

1. I. Adagio - Allegro vivace
2. II. Adagio
3. III. Allegro vivace
4. IV. Allegro ma non troppo

Symphony No 8 in F Major:
5. I. Allegro vivace e con brio
6. II. Allegretto scherzando
7. III. Tempo di menuetto
8. IV. Allegro vivace

Release date 31 October 2006
LSO0587 | 0822231158721 (SACD)
LSO0087 | 0822231108726 (CD)
LSO0087-D | 0822231108764 (Digital)

Digital booklet in English / Notes de programme en français / Einführungstexte auf Deutsch

Producer James Mallinson
Engineers Classic Sound Ltd
Recorded April 2006 in the Barbican Hall, London

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