Symphony No 7 in A major, Op 92 (Beethoven)
from Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 5 & 7 (SDG717)
1 Poco sostenuto – Vivace [13'08]
2 Allegretto [8'25]
3 Presto – Assai meno presto [8'47]
4 Allegro con brio [9'14]
39 minutes 34 seconds 4 tracks
'These are the kind of performances that remind us of what a revolution of reassessment period-instrument bands provoked. The shock of newness in Beethoven prevails' (Gramophone)
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'If you’ve not previously sampled Gardiner’s characteristically thoughtful and sometimes provocative way with Beethoven this disc is an excellent starting point' (MusicWeb International)