Nine Beethoven Symphonies. Symphony No. 8 op. 93 in F major

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

The first recording of the cycle was 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, Ludwig Beethoven's eight symphonies were recorded in Rome, in the hall of the ancient Accademia di Santa Cecilia in 2001. Shortly after, in 2002, Claudio Abbado left his post as principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic.

Symphony No. 8, Op. 93, in F major was written by the composer over the course of five months. Completed in October 1812, it was first performed in Vienna at the composer's concert on February 27, 1814, but was not received with the same enthusiasm as the previous one.

Symphony No. 8, Op. 93, F major

Performers:

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor – Claudio Abbado

National Academy of Saint Cecilia, Rome, Italy, 2001