Beethoven - Symphony No. 1

Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21, was dedicated to Baron Gottfried van Swieten, an early patron of the composer. The piece was published in 1801 by Hoffmeister & Kühnel of Leipzig. It is not known exactly when Beethoven finished writing this work, but sketches of the finale were found to be from 1795.
The symphony is clearly indebted to Beethoven's predecessors, particularly his teacher Joseph Haydn as well as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but nonetheless has characteristics that mark it uniquely as Beethoven's work, notably the frequent use of sforzandi, as well as sudden shifts in tonal centers that were uncommon for traditional symphonic form (particularly in the 3rd movement), and the prominent, more independent use of wind instruments. Sketches for the finale are found among the exercises Beethoven wrote while studying counterpoint under Johann Georg Albrechtsberger in the spring of 1797.

The premiere took place on 2 April 1800 at the K.K. Hoftheater nächst der Burg in Vienna. Most sources agree that the concert program also included Beethoven's Septet as well as a symphony by Mozart, but there is some disagreement as to whether the remainder of the program included excerpts from Haydn's oratorio The Creation or from The Seasons and whether Beethoven's own Piano Concerto No. 1 or No. 2 was performed.[2][3][4] This concert effectively served to announce Beethoven's talents to Vienna.

Ludwig van Beethoven

Symphony No. 1 Op. 21
1. Adagio molto -- Allegro con brio
2. Andante cantabile con moto
3. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace
4. Adagio -- Allegro molto e vivace

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[fabb]

You kids with your symphonies...I remember in the good old days of 25000 BC we used to just run around beating sticks and making animal sounds, now that was real music....

[faisceauhh]

5 months ago I decided to go through every Beethoven symphony in their listed order; this was the video I started on! I mostly decided to listen out of boredom and curiosity, since he was such a legendary figure and I had never heard much of his work, I wagered that it would be worth trying at least for something new. At the time I knew absolutely nothing of music and mostly had listened to it as background noise. In these past 5 months I've learned to read and write sheet music, listened to countless composers, learned about scales, chords, and the basics of harmony, recently all 5 species of counterpoint (all from Harmony and Voice Leading by Schachter and Aldwell), and I'm beginning to learn to play the piano! Beethoven's 9 symphonies elevated the importance of music in my life to first class status and opened an entirely new world up to me. His work is a testament to the truly inspirational power of art and he himself is a heroic figure. Thank you Ludwig van Beethoven!

[jordanguy]

I don’t understand why this guy doesn’t do anymore tours. His music slaps

[matheus.]

"To play a wrong note is insignificant. Touching without passion is unforgivable. "(Beethoven)

[DaKrotomo]

1. Adagio molto -- Allegro con brio 0:00
2. Andante cantabile con moto 10:02
3. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace 18:49
4. Adagio -- Allegro molto e vivace 22:00

[TheSmegPod]

I'm convinced the mixer is specifically turning up the audience audio during the between-movements pause just to get even more of that coughing

[anuragroy]

The genius and passion of Beethoven will always play through the ages.

[artemperesada]

Man I can't believe he hasn't released this piece officially, absolute banger!

[eliortegajr]

I still appreciate the moments in 1966 elementary school when
Mrs Sabesta our music teacher gave us a chance to enjoy this type of music.

[madisonnorris]

It's so sad what happened to Beethoven music is what he loved I couldn't imagine not be able to hear music ever again but some of Beethoven's last words were " I shall hear in heaven" when I read that it brought me to tears

[edmund]

Liszt: King of Virtuosity
Bach: King of Fugue
Mozart: King of Opera
Rachmaninoff: King of Concerto
Chopin: King of Nocturne/Ballade
Debussy: King of impressionalism

BEETHOVEN: King of Sonata and Symphony!!

[suwuhuang]

Beethoven has a weird sense of humor. It is almost like he's telling a comedy through his music. Couldn't keep that smile off my face as I listen to this piece. It is like one long piece of stand up comedy that you get to experience over and over again except without words. To enjoy it is to underestimate it.

[BluffingFishUnc]

It's been 9 years and this dude still likes comments😂 That is amazing dedication right there

[maddoggp]

Absolutely brilliant song. Playing it in my orchestra and i am so thrilled to be playing this beautiful piece

[chazwyman]

The first chord is a masterpiece, and it says "I'm not going to compose the way you want me to compose". If you don't know what I mean, then listen to the start again. This was his first Symphony and he was taking no prisoners. It's a massive finger up to the musical establishment that was listening to the chintzy blandness of Mozart and Haydn,

[songukim]

I am listening from symphony no1 to 9 for 9 days as new year starting.

[simonlealbarria]

You can tell it was his first symphony. It sounds like Haydn and perhaps even Mozart.... Later Beethoven would blossom as a completely independent mind.... And what a mind it was....

[elianathesolin]

A sinfonia nº 1 de Beethoven estimula fortemente a motivação e autoconfiança

[bacilluscereus]

What kind of a philistine puts adverts in the middle of a Beethoven Symphony?

[harisaro]

Must have caused a veritable sensation when it was played the first time. it must have been so different a type of music for which the musical​ world was unprepared. I love Mozart, and I am in awe of Beethoven's music.