“These are not interpretations set in stone, deeply as Rattle has obviously thought them through; and his encouragement of the brilliant VP0 woodwind and horn soloists to challenge each other in imagination and individuality adds to the impression of joyful discovery.” Gramophone
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
I. Allegro con brio
II. Andante con moto
III. Allegro
IV. Allegro – Presto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 ‘Pastoral’
I. Allegro ma non troppo (Awakening of cheerful feelings on arriving in the country)
II. Andante molto moto (Scene by the brook)
III. Allegro (Merry gathering of the country folk) –
IV. Allegro (Storm and tempest) –
V. Allegretto (Shepherds’ Song. Happy and thankful feelings after the storm)