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The Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, also known as the Pastoral Symphony, is a symphony composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, and completed in 1808. One of Beethoven's few works containing explicitly programmatic content, the symphony was first performed in the Theater an der Wien on 22 December 1808 in a four-hour concert. CMD German Opera Company of Berlin, Orchestra ​Sylvia Wagner, conductor Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p520/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._6_in_F_Major%2C_Op_68_%22Pastoral%22.html

The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804–1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music, and one of the most frequently played symphonies. First performed in Vienna's Theater an der Wien in 1808, the work achieved its prodigious reputation soon afterward. E. T. A. Hoffmann described the symphony as "one of the most important works of the time". The symphony consists of four movements. The first movement is Allegro con brio; the second movement is Andante con moto; the third movement is a Scherzo Allegro; the fourth movement is Allegro. CMD German Opera Company of Berlin Orchestra ​Conducted by Sylvia Wagner Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p519/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._5_in_C_minor%2C_Op_67.html

The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804–1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music, and one of the most frequently played symphonies. First performed in Vienna's Theater an der Wien in 1808, the work achieved its prodigious reputation soon afterward. E. T. A. Hoffmann described the symphony as "one of the most important works of the time". The symphony consists of four movements. The first movement is Allegro con brio; the second movement is Andante con moto; the third movement is a Scherzo Allegro; the fourth movement is Allegro. CMD German Opera Company of Berlin Orchestra ​Conducted by Sylvia Wagner Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p519/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._5_in_C_minor%2C_Op_67.html

The Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60, is a symphony in four movements composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in the summer of 1806. It was premièred in March 1807 at a private concert at the home of Joseph Franz von Lobkowitz. ​CMD German Opera Company of Berlin Orchestra ​Sylvia Wagner, conductor Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p518/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._4_in_B-flat_Major%2C_Op._60.html

The Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60, is a symphony in four movements composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in the summer of 1806. It was premièred in March 1807 at a private concert at the home of Joseph Franz von Lobkowitz. ​CMD German Opera Company of Berlin Orchestra ​Sylvia Wagner, conductor Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p518/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._4_in_B-flat_Major%2C_Op._60.html

The Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, (also Italian Sinfonia Eroica, Heroic Symphony) is a symphony in four movements by Ludwig van Beethoven. One of the composer's most celebrated works, the Eroica symphony is a large-scale composition that marked the beginning of Beethoven's creative middle-period. ​ Composed mainly in 1803–1804, the work is grounded in the Classical symphonic tradition while also stretching boundaries of form, length, harmony, and perceived emotional content. It has therefore widely been considered an important landmark in the transition between the Classical period and the Romantic era. CMD German Opera Company of Berlin ​Sylvia Wagner, conductor Order now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p517/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._3_in_E-flat_Major%2C_Op._55_%22Eroica%22.html

The Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, (also Italian Sinfonia Eroica, Heroic Symphony) is a symphony in four movements by Ludwig van Beethoven. One of the composer's most celebrated works, the Eroica symphony is a large-scale composition that marked the beginning of Beethoven's creative middle-period. ​ Composed mainly in 1803–1804, the work is grounded in the Classical symphonic tradition while also stretching boundaries of form, length, harmony, and perceived emotional content. It has therefore widely been considered an important landmark in the transition between the Classical period and the Romantic era. CMD German Opera Company of Berlin ​Sylvia Wagner, conductor Order now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p517/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._3_in_E-flat_Major%2C_Op._55_%22Eroica%22.html

The Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36, is a symphony in four movements written by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1801 and 1802. The work is dedicated to Karl Alois, Prince Lichnowsky. Performed by the CMD German Opera Company of Berlin Dominique Beaulieu, conductor Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p516/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._2_in_D_Major%2C_Op._36.html

The Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36, is a symphony in four movements written by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1801 and 1802. The work is dedicated to Karl Alois, Prince Lichnowsky. Performed by the CMD German Opera Company of Berlin Dominique Beaulieu, conductor Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p516/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._2_in_D_Major%2C_Op._36.html

Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21, was dedicated to Baron Gottfried van Swieten, an early patron of the composer. The piece was published in 1801 by Hoffmeister & Kühnel of Leipzig. It is not known exactly when Beethoven finished writing this work, but sketches of the finale were found to be from 1795. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p515/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._1_in_C_Major%2C_Op._21.html

Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21, was dedicated to Baron Gottfried van Swieten, an early patron of the composer. The piece was published in 1801 by Hoffmeister & Kühnel of Leipzig. It is not known exactly when Beethoven finished writing this work, but sketches of the finale were found to be from 1795. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p515/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._1_in_C_Major%2C_Op._21.html

Restored by Classical Music Discoveries from the original 1954 master recordings. Sung by the King Family Singers. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p80/The_Complete_Alfred_Burt_Christmas_Carols.html

Restored by Classical Music Discoveries from the original 1954 master recordings. Sung by the King Family Singers. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p80/The_Complete_Alfred_Burt_Christmas_Carols.html

A dramatization of the Nativity with familiar beloved Christmas carols lovingly and beautifully rearranged. This production will become a staple for your Christmas tradition. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p103/The_Glory_of_Christmas.html Please note: Since this broadcast deals exclusively with the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, this broadcast may be offensive to some people. If you believe this topic may offend you, then please, don't listen!

A dramatization of the Nativity with familiar beloved Christmas carols lovingly and beautifully rearranged. This production will become a staple for your Christmas tradition. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p103/The_Glory_of_Christmas.html Please note: Since this broadcast deals exclusively with the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, this broadcast may be offensive to some people. If you believe this topic may offend you, then please, don't listen!