Beethoven Symphonie IV. B dur. Opus.60 - Philmarmonia No. 10

Wien, Austria: Universal Edition , 1959. Soft cover. Very Good. In Very Good Condition. Name Inside Front Cover and Name Stamp In Several Places. With Wear To Edges And/Or Turned Corners. For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. ~ Introduction is German, English and French. Commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society in London. The symphony was composed in 1806 and first performed in Vienna on March 15, 1807. It is one of Beethoven's most popular and well-known symphonies, and is considered to be one of the greatest works of classical music. The symphony is in four movements: Allegro vivace Adagio Allegro vivace Allegro ma non troppo The first movement is in sonata form and begins with a slow introduction. The second movement is in a slow tempo and is in a lyrical style. The third movement is a scherzo, which is a fast and lively movement. The fourth movement is in sonata-rondo form and is the longest movement of the symphony. The symphony is scored for a full orchestra, including woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion. It is a powerful and dramatic work, and is considered to be one of Beethoven's most important compositions. The symphony is scored for flute, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in B-flat, 2 bassoons, 2 horns in B-flat and E-flat, 2 trumpets in B-flat and E-flat, timpani, and strings. It typically takes between 30 and 35 minutes to perform.