Beethoven - Symphony No. 3 in E flat major (Op. 55) Eroica Berliner Philharmoniker

Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E flat major (Op. 55),Berliner Philharmoniker Symphony Numer Three Eroica By Beethoven also known as the Eroica (Italian for "heroic"), is a landmark musical work marking the full arrival of the composer's "middle-period," a series of unprecedented large scale works of emotional depth and structural rigor.
The symphony is widely regarded as a mature expression of the classical style of the late eighteenth century that also exhibits defining features of the romantic style that would hold sway in the nineteenth century. The Third was begun immediately after the Second, completed in August 1804, and first performed 7 April 1805.
Instrumentation
The symphony is scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in B flat, 2 bassoons, 3 horns in E flat, 2 trumpets in E flat and C, timpani in E flat and B flat, and strings.
Form
The piece consists of four movements:
Allegro con brio
Marcia funebre: Adagio assai in C minor
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Finale: Allegro molto
The performance time is about 50 minutes.

[seanspencer]

What Beethoven endured in life and yet composed was and is EROICA (HEROIC)!!! Who's with me?

[jacobwright]

I lost my hearing in my left ear on Christmas Eve 2022 with accompanying loud tinnitus. I played multiple instruments and loved music. I have so much bitterness and hatred; that when I heard a song I enjoyed from my past I wanted to cry. I remembered Beethoven and started reading about him and how this symphony was written after he came back from contemplating his deafness, suicide and moving forward. Thank you Ludwig for continuing on and creating music that I can enjoy as much as you.

[magikmareng]

Originally dedicated to Napoleon but was taken back when Napoleon declared himself Emperor. Beethoven believed he betrayed the Age of Enlightenment.

[classicalmusic]

There are no words strong enough to describe how great this piece is. It was voted the greatest symphony of all time a few years ago by the leading conductors of the world, and with good reason.

[ceirios]

I. Allegro con brio 0:00
II. Marcia funebre: Adagio assai 14:50
III. Scherzo: The dollar 31:57
IV. Finale: Allegro molto 37:44

[captainwright]

In my opinion, this is the best of Beethoven's symphonies, 22:46 - 25:07 being what I believe to be some of the most beautiful and emotional music that he ever wrote. The pure power of this excerpt is an example of just how moving his music - and music as a whole - can be.

[Silavite]

Ironically, this composition did what Napoleon could not. It dominated Europe, or at least, its romantic style did.

[mahmoudmefleh]

Beethoven's 3rd Symphony was written to celebrate the life of Napoleon Bonaparte in France. But when Napoleon showed imperial ambitions, Beethoven tossed the script to the ground to protest the emperor's despotic behavior. Eroica is one of Beethoven's most enchanting pieces of his music. Beethoven's rebellion against the General and the aristocracy deserve our love and respect for the German composer.

[davidgo]

Beethoven: Here's to Napoleon, Pro-consul of the French Republic!
someone: He declared himself emperor
Beethoven: give me my pen

[chukonwea]

Beethoven is one of my greatest all-time heros for his grit and defiance in the face of adversity. Eroica is a monumental symphonic work. Strangely in spite of its revolutionary intensity, I find it a very soothing balm in a most stressful world.

[art.demirjian]

My Dear Beethoven - you manage to conquer the World for generation and generation to come through your remarkable Music. This is something which most powerful military force never ever achieved and will never achieve in the future - the way you have done it by just using the most powerful weapon of Music. God bless you and God bless your Sour forever for the most special and unique achievement in our Human History.

[katiekilgore]

That second movement... Wow! I had so many cold chillss when I heard the beauty and sombernes of that movement. Beethoven was an absolute genius!

[kallehed]

After listening to all of Haydn's symphonies and all of Mozart's, reaching this symphony feels like a miracle, Beethoven's genius is frightening

[richardweil]

His great breakthrough symphony, and music was never the same again. In high school I used to come home, relax and listen to Beethoven symphonies. It was a tough time for me and he brought peace and strength. And he will give that to humanity forever.

[davidabram]

The epitomal classical symphony. So rich, perfect balance, brilliance of interlocking themes, no note out of place.

[LinhChuNZ]

Today daily devotional “the greatest symphony” leads me here. It said the music evokes extreme swings of emotion that express what it means to be human & alive while facing challenges 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[ludwigbeethoven]

The greatest musical mind to ever walk the planets. His talent boggles the mind

[douglasdickerson]

The only Beethoven symphony I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy in person, astounding music!

[ArsentiyKharitonov]

Beethoven never saw pictures of our planet, solar system, Milky Way, microscopic neutrinos and protons. Yet his music expresses more wisdom and understanding of this world than most (all) of us.

[kecenqian]

The GREATEST symphony ever written!! (It was even Beethoven's personal favourite)