In contrast to the First Symphony, Ludwig van Beethoven clearly sharpened his own profile with his "Second": the more mature Mozart and no longer the antiquated Haydn shines through here as a source of inspiration. With this work, Beethoven finally marked the turning point from the cheerful and carefree Classical period to the emotional and melancholy early Romanticism. His contemporaries initially reacted with irritation to this transitional work, because this "wild colossus" only partially met their expectations. In view of the work's premiere on April 5, 1803 at the Theater an der Wien, which clearly captivated the audience, people spoke of "true breath of fire".

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19 - 20 Jan, 2025

5th Symphony Concert

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