Beethove:n Symphony 6, 8 & Gross Fugue

Catalogue # SCLL792360.2

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal is well-known for his innovative concert programmes. Here he conducts the Montreal Symphony Orchestra for his third Beethoven project. After his two previous CD's with the titles "Ideals of the French Revolution" (Beethoven's Fifth Symphony & the Egmont overture) and "Gods, Heroes and Men" (Beethoven's Third and the ballet music "Creatures of Prometheus"), this new release is dedicated to the subject "In the Breath of Time". Featuring the “Pastorale” Symphony (No. 6) and the seldom performed 8th Symphony, this release consists of what are probably Beethoven's two sunniest symphonies.

Beethoven:
Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93
Grosse Fuge in B flat major, Op. 133
Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 'Pastoral'
11. David Suzuki - English Narration: Declaration of Interdependence
12. David Suzuki - French Narration: Déclaration d'interdépendance

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Kent Nagano

CD - 2 discs