Beethoven (Hans Pfitzner) - Symphony No 6 in F major Pastoral Op 68 3 Allegro. Hans Pfitzner conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra first issued c.1930. Ludwig van Beethoven: 1770 - 1827. More than any composer, Beethoven’s music spoke from the heart through a sweeping array of emotions. His repertoire embodied the stylistic transition from the Classical to the Romantic, exploring personal modes of expression and conviction that broke all rules of the day. Those works ushered in elements of instrumental color, lush melodies, and dynamic extremes, revealing a whole new world of musical possibilities. Like Mozart and Haydn before him, Beethoven retained an undying devotion to his art. In his search for creative perfection he left behind a large body of undeniable masterpieces as inspiration.

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