Berliner Philharmoniker led by Sir Simon Rattle at New York City's Carnegie Hall Thursday November, 19 2015.  Program included Symphony No. 8 Symphony No. 6, &quot;Pastoral&quot;<br />
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&quot;Beethoven&rsquo;s Symphony No. 8 is a high-energy romp that delights with its exuberant opening, second-movement metronome imitation, Haydn-like minuet, and rollicking finale. The &ldquo;Pastoral&rdquo; Symphony is one of the composer&rsquo;s most cherished creations: a five-movement masterpiece where birdcalls, a rowdy country dance, a thunderstorm, and rejoicing peasants are depicted with richly detailed orchestration.&quot;