10th Symphony Concert 2024

In 1800, Beethoven was commissioned to compose by the celebrated dancer and choreographer Salvatore Viganò of the Vienna Ballet Company. His third Viennese production was entitled "The Creatures of Prometheus." In the story of the creation and spiritual awakening of the first human couple, Viganò found ideal material for the pantomimic performance on the dance stage that was common at the time. Beethoven was expected to produce the "musique qui p...