Nine Beethoven Symphonies. Symphony No. 6 op. 68 in F major "Pastorale"

The Beethoven symphony cycle marks the culmination of Claudio Abbado's relationship with the Berlin Philharmonic and his twelve years as chief conductor of the orchestra.

The first recording of the cycle was the Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, in D minor in 2000. It was performed in the Berlin Philharmonic, one of the most famous concert halls in the world. A few months later, eight symphonies by Ludwig Beethoven were recorded in Rome, in the hall of the ancient Accademia di Santa Cecilia in 2001. Shortly thereafter, in 2002, Claudio Abbado left his post as chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic.

Ludwig van Beethoven began writing Symphony No. 6, Op. 68, in F major in 1802. The work was first performed together with Symphony No. 5 at the Vienna Theatre on December 22, 1808.

Symphony No. 6, Pastoral, Op. 68, in F major

Performers:

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor – Claudio Abbado

National Academy of Saint Cecilia, Rome, Italy, 2001