Heroic Eroica

Beethoven's third symphony marked a turning point in the history of western music. Not only did it change the course of his own career, but it also had a profound impact on all composers who came after him. This program features two other "Breakthrough" pieces that helped their composers gain wider recognition, fame, and a greater interest in the very note they composed. Listen to the early works of three trailblazing composers and witness the be...