Ludwig van Beethoven performed Symphony No. 5, perhaps the world's most famous musical composition, for the first time in public in Vienna on this day in history, Dec. 22, 1808. Among other incredible ...

Beethoven’s first and last symphonies - the sort of Alpha and Omega of his orchestral compositions - are the focus of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s final classical concert of the 2009-2010 ...

“From the very first note — a dissonance — he’s announcing fresh new ideas to the old traditions,” DPO conductor Neal Gittleman said. Credit: CONTRIBUTED Credit: CONTRIBUTED The symphony that broke ...

In his 14 seasons as concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, David Coucheron has performed Beethoven’s music more times than he can remember. But ask about his first experience with the ...

When Ludwig von Beethoven died in 1827, he was three years removed from the completion of his Ninth Symphony, a work heralded by many as his magnum opus. He had started work on his 10th Symphony but, ...

Performances can transform musical anniversaries from historical facts to the vibrant experiences that reminds us why the occasion is worth celebrating. The Pittsburgh Symphony’s tributes to Ludwig ...

The Spokane Symphony will conclude 2025 and ring in the New Year with Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9.