LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

 

Symphonies Nos. 2 & 6

 

Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 36

Symphony No. 6 in F, Op. 68 “Pastoral”

 

Royal Flemish Philharmonic / Philippe Herreweghe

 

Herreweghe is a specialist in Renaissance and Baroque Music and has received many awards.

 

“Phillippe Herreweghe and the Royal Flemish Philharmonic produce some really fine playing here, and they have been quite beautifully recorded. Particularly successful are the outer movements of the Pastoral…. The Second is one of Beethoven’s most dazzling scores and it’s hard not to respond to the brilliance of the playing.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2009

 

“…..Herreweghe coaxes wind-playing of opaline radiance to launch a “Shepherds’ Hymn” that swings in a relaxed, songful 6/8 time. Beethoven always knew what he wanted in terms of pacing. Herreweghe and his band not only obey his tempi, they do so artistically as well. Excellent indeed.” Gramophone Awards Issue 2009

 

Pentatone SACD PTC5186314