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Triumphing over deafness and turbulent political times, Ludwig van Beethoven singlehandedly changed the course of music history, laying down the foundations for the Romantic era. His nine symphonies grew out of the forms established in the time of Mozart and Haydn, but show a remarkable evolution which embraces heroic grandeur in the Third Symphony, patriotism and innovation in the Fifth Symphony, countryside imagery and narrative in the Sixth Symphony, and choral inspiration in the Ninth Symphony, the InchOde to JoyInch from which has become the Anthem for Europe. Even Beethoven couldn't entirely escape the influence of Mozart, and this lineage can be traced in the melodic grace to be found in the symphonies as well as the concertos. Imposing in their stature, the five Piano Concertos are filled with lively inventiveness as well as some of the most beautiful music ever to emerge from this genre. Beethoven's single work in the popular symphonie concertante form is the InchTripleInch Concerto, but it is the distinctive nobility of the Violin Concerto which has seen it gain an unassailable position as one of the greatest works in the repertoire. Album Tracks 1. I. Adagio Molto - Allegro Con Brio 00 09 14 2. II. Andante Cantabile Con Moto 00 07 06 3. III. Menuetto Allegro Molto E Vivace 00 04 35 4. IV. Adagio - Allegro Molto E Vivace 00 06 10 5. I. Pleasant, Cheerful Feelings Aroused on Approaching the Countryside Allegro Ma Non Troppo 00 11 06 6. II. Scene By the Brook Andante Molto Mosso 00 12 05 7. III. Happy Gathering of Villagers Allegro 00 04 59 8. IV. Thunder - Storm Allegro 00 03 54 9. V. Shepherd's Song Grateful Thanks to the Almighty After the Storm Allegretto 00 09 54 1. I. Adagio Molto - Allegro Con Brio 00 12 24 2. II. Larghetto 00 11 15 3. III. Scherzo Allegro 00 04 37 4. IV. Allegro Molto 00 06 42 5. Symphony No. 5 i
