Symphony No. 4 - Ludwig van Beethoven
Information about Symphony No. 4 by Ludwig van Beethoven, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1806, and is in the key of B flat major. It consists of four movements lasting a total of approximately 30 minutes.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Haitink (LSO Live LSO 0587)
A superb performance, recorded live at the Barbican Centre in 2006.
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Haitink, 2006.
LSO Live LSO 0587
Coupled with Symphony No. 8
Also included in the boxed set: Beethoven: Complete Symphonies
Vänskä (BIS BIS-SACD-1416)
A thrilling performance - recommended.
Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä.
BIS BIS-SACD-1416 (mono)
Coupled with Symphony No. 5 (Fate)