Description:

[The first symphony, Beethoven's first symphony, was completed at the age of 30, and the ambitious second symphony, which aimed to break away from the conventional style and greatly expanded the range of expression compared to the previous symphony. This is one of Abbado's second Beethoven symphony cycle completed at the end of the 20th century with the Berlin Philharmonic, his army at that time. Abbado's interpretation of the Bärenreiler edition, which incorporates the latest research findings, is a novel interpretation that foreshadows Beethoven performances of the 21st century. Rubidium clock cutting. Recorded in Berlin, March 2000 [Performed by] Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor: Claudio Abbado

Tracklisting:

1 SYMPHONY NO.1 IN C MAJOR. OP.21 1. ADAGIO MOLTO - ALLEGRO CON BRIO / CLAUDIO ABBADO
2 SYMPHONY NO.1 IN C MAJOR. OP.21 2. ANDANTE CANTABILE CON MOLTO / CLAUDIO ABBADO
3 SYMPHONY NO.1 IN C MAJOR. OP.21 3. MENUETTO. ALLEGRO MOLTO E VIVACE - TRIO / CLAUDIO ABBADO
4 SYMPHONY NO.1 IN C MAJOR. OP.21 4. FINALE. ADAGIO - ALLEGRO MOLTO E VIVACE / CLAUDIO ABBADO
5 SYMPHONY NO.2 IN D MAJOR. OP.36 1. ADAGIO MOLTO - ALLEGRO CON BRIO / CLAUDIO ABBADO
6 SYMPHONY NO.2 IN D MAJOR. OP.36 2. LARGHETTO / CLAUDIO ABBADO
7 SYMPHONY NO.2 IN D MAJOR. OP.36 3. SCHERZO. ALLEGRO - TRIO / CLAUDIO ABBADO
8 SYMPHONY NO.2 IN D MAJOR. OP.36 4. ALLEGRO MOLTO / CLAUDIO ABBADO