Symphony No. 3 (Beethoven)
| Symphony No. 3 | |
|---|---|
| Sinfonia Eroica | |
| by Ludwig van Beethoven | |
Beethoven's title page which shows his erasure of dedication of the work to Napoleon | |
| Opus | 55 |
| Composed | 1802–1804 |
| Dedication | Napoleon Bonaparte, later retracted upon Napoleon's crowning himself Emperor |
| Performed | 7 April 1805: Vienna |
| Movements | Four |
The Symphony No. 3 in E♭ major, Op. 55, titled as the Eroica Symphony, is a symphony in four movements by Ludwig van Beethoven.
One of Beethoven's most celebrated works, the Eroica symphony is a large-scale composition that marked the beginning of the composer's innovative "middle period".
Composed mainly in 1803–1804, the work broke boundaries in symphonic form, length, harmony, emotional and cultural content. It is widely considered a landmark in the transition between the Classical and the Romantic era. It is also often considered to be the first Romantic symphony. Beethoven first conducted a private performance on 9 June 1804, and later the first public performance on 7 April 1805.