Beethoven, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic - Symphonies No 6 No 8 King Stephen Overture

Review by Jason Hunt

Album Review: Beethoven's Symphonies No. 6 & No. 8, King Stephen Overture When it comes to classical music that feels like a journey rather than just an album, this 1998 release by Sony Classical and BMG Direct hits the mark. Featuring Leonard Bernstein at the helm of The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphonies No. 6 & No. 8, King Stephen Overture is one of those albums that doesn’t just sit in the background—it grabs your attention and refuses to let go. Let’s dive into two standout tracks that really stick with you. First up is the V. Hirtengesang. Frohe Und Dankbare Gefühle Nach Dem Sturm – Allegretto from Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral). This piece feels like stepping out after a thunderstorm—there’s this warm sense of relief mixed with awe at nature’s power. The strings swell gently, almost like sunlight breaking through clouds, while the woodwinds add this playful touch. You can practically smell wet grass and hear birds chirping again after the chaos of earlier movements. It’s not flashy or overdone; instead, it’s understated but deeply moving. That’s what makes it unforgettable. Then there’s Symphony No. 8 In F Major, Op. 93 - II. Allegretto Scherzando. If the Pastoral symphony feels like a walk in the countryside, this one’s more like overhearing a witty conversation at a party. It’s light, clever, and full of little surprises. The interplay between instruments keeps you guessing, and Bernstein’s conducting brings out every ounce of humor Beethoven tucked into the score. There’s something about the way the violins dance around the melody—it’s impossible not to smile. Listening to this track feels like catching a glimpse of Beethoven cracking jokes behind his serious composer persona. The production quality here is solid too, thanks to engineer Francis X. Pierce and producer John McClure. They’ve managed to capture the richness of the orchestra without losing any of the finer details. And kudos to Pentagram Design Services Inc. for creating artwork that matches the grandeur of the music inside. What strikes me most about this album isn’t just how well these performances hold up decades later—it’s how human Beethoven sounds through all the complexity. Whether he’s painting storms or poking fun at society, his music connects on a level that transcends time and place. Plus, having Bernstein lead the charge adds another layer of magic. His energy and passion are palpable, even through headphones. So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that’ll make you feel things you didn’t know you could feel, give this one a spin. Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself zoning out during work or randomly humming along to "Hirtengesang" while grocery shopping. Oh, and here’s a random thought to leave you with: I bet Beethoven would’ve loved memes. Think about it—he had a knack for turning life’s big moments into art, just like we turn everyday absurdities into internet gold.

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Album: Symphonies No 6 No 8 King Stephen Overture

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1998

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
IV. Gewitter, Sturm – Allegro	3:43
IV. Allegro Vivace	7:39
II. Allegretto Scherzando	3:47
II. Szene Am Bach – Andante Molto Mosto	13:42
I. Erwachen Heiterer Empfindungen Bei Der Ankunft Auf Dem Lande – Allegro Ma Non Troppo	11:05
V. Hirtengesang. Frohe Und Dankbare Gefühle Nach Dem Sturm – Allegretto	10:13
King Stephen Overture, Op. 117	6:27
III. Tempo Di Menuetto	4:39
Symphony No. 8 In F Major, Op. 93
I. Allegro Vivace E Con Brio	9:34
III. Lustiges Zusammensein Der Landleute – Allegro	5:27
Symphony No. 6 In F Major, Op. 68 Pastoral

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SMK 60557
SMK 60557, D125504

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Sony Classical, BMG Direct

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Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Copyright (c)	Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Recorded At	Manhattan Center
Made By	Sony Music
Manufactured For	BMG Direct

Credits

Role	Credit
Art Direction	Allen Weinberg
Composed By	Ludwig van Beethoven
Conductor	Leonard Bernstein
Design	Pentagram Design Services Inc.
Engineer	Francis X. Pierce
Liner Notes	Jackson Braider
Orchestra	The New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Producer	John McClure

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Comes in a standard jewel case with transparent tray and 16-page booklet
Liner notes in English, German and French
Consits of previously released material.
Originally released 1965 (tracks 1-5), 1969 (tracks 6-9), 1970 (track 10) Sony Music
Enternainment Inc. / ℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Recorded (from the tracklist on page 2-3):
on May 13, 1963, at the Manhattan Center, New York City (tracks 1 to 5)
on October 7, 1963, at the Manhattan Center, New York City (tracks 6 to 9)
on October 4, 1966, at Philharmonic Hall, now Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City
On disc: Made in Austria
Total Time 76'47
Recorded:
Released in a jewel case with an 18-page booklet. Liner notes in English, German and French
Consists of previously released material.
Entertainment Inc. / ℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

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Barcode (Text): 5 099706 055723
Barcode: 5099706055723
Label Code: LC 6868
Matrix / Runout: S0104751710-0101 13 A3 Sony Music
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L553
Mould SID Code: IFPI 941A
SPARS Code: ADD
Rights Society (In a rectangle): SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
Rights Society (Below the SACM-rectangle): BIEM / PD
Barcode: 0 7464-60557-2 4
Mastering SID Code: DIDP-Q92605 1
Mould SID Code: IFPI 1323
Matrix / Runout: DIDP-095605 1
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L323
Mould SID Code: IFPI 5087

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German composer and pianist, born in 1770 (baptized 17 December 1770) in Bonn, Germany and died 26 March 1827 in Vienna, Austria. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music. Beethoven led Viennese Classicism to its highest development and paved the way for Romantic music. Beethoven was the eldest son of a singer in the Kapelle of the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne and grandson of the Archbishop's Kapellmeister. He moved in 1792 to Vienna, where he had some lessons from Haydn and others, quickly establishing himself as a remarkable keyboard-player and original composer. By 1815 increasing deafness made public performance impossible and accentuated existing eccentricities of character, patiently tolerated by a series of rich patrons and his royal pupil the Archduke Rudolph. Beethoven did much to enlarge the possibilities of music and widen the horizons of later generations of composers. To his contemporaries he was sometimes a controversial figure, making heavy demands on listeners both by the length and by the complexity of his writing, as he explored new fields of music.

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Leonard Bernstein, one of the most celebrated conductors of the 20th century, recorded Beethoven's *Symphonies No. 6* and *No. 8*, along with the *King Stephen Overture*, with the New York Philharmonic in 1998. This album wasn’t just a random release—it was a carefully crafted project. The liner notes were written by Jackson Braider, and the design was handled by Pentagram Design Services Inc., with art direction from Allen Weinberg. What’s fascinating is how many hands came together to bring Beethoven’s timeless music to life in a modern era. From the stormy intensity of *Gewitter, Sturm* to the pastoral charm of *Hirtengesang*, this album is a testament to collaboration across centuries of musical genius.