Symphony No. 2 - Ludwig van Beethoven
Information about Symphony No. 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1801-02, and is in the key of D major. It consists of four movements lasting a total of approximately 35 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. 6 (Pastoral)
Also included in the boxed set: Beethoven: Complete Symphonies
Jansons (AVRO/Radio4 2)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Mariss Jansons, 2004.
AVRO/Radio4 2
Vänskä (BIS BIS-SACD-1816)
An outstanding performance and superb sound.
Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä.
BIS BIS-SACD-1816
Coupled with Symphony No. 7