Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) - Ludwig van Beethoven
Information about Symphony No. 6 by Ludwig van Beethoven, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1805-08, and is in the key of F major. It consists of five movements lasting a total of approximately 40 minutes.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Haitink (LSO Live LSO 0582)
A superb performance, recorded live at the Barbican Centre in 2005.
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Haitink, 2005.
LSO Live LSO 0582
Coupled with Symphony No. 2
Also included in the boxed set: Beethoven: Complete Symphonies
Klemperer (EMI Classics 7243 567 965-2)
A legendary recording, awarded four stars by the Penguin Guide to Classical Music.
Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Otto Klemperer.
EMI Classics 7243 567 965-2