As I explained in the January 24, 2020 post, I purchased the Naxos collection of Beethoven's complete works, which I plan to listen to this year, leading up to Beethoven's 250th birthday on December 16.
This past week, I listened to the rest of the symphonies.
Symphony No. 3, in E flat major, op. 55, the “Eroica” (1804)
Symphony No. 4, in B flat major, op. 60 (1806)
Symphony No. 5, in C minor, op. 67 (1807)
Symphony No. 6, in F major, op. 68, the "Pastoral" (1808)
Symphony No. 7, in A major, op. 92 (1811-1812)
Symphony No. 8, in F major, op. 93 (1812)
Symphony No. 9, in D minor, op. 125, the "Choral" (1822-1825)
Beethoven liked his #8, "my little symphony in F." The Pastoral is a larger symphony in F. But I need to go back and listen to 4 and 8 again, since they tend to be overshadowed by the others--in my own affections, too.
Here is a nice, short guide to the symphonies: https://www.classicfm.com/composers/beethoven/guides/beethovens-symphonies-where-start/
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