This symphony was composed by Beethoven while he was at a health spa in Teplitz in Bohemia. It is Opus 92, in A -Major. Beethoven conducted it at its premiere at a concert to aide soldiers injured at the Battle of Hanau, against Napoleons troops.
- Symphony #9
- Symphony #7
- Symphony #8
- Symphony #10
Answer
The correct answer is B) Symphony #7.
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- Running for 26 minutes, this symphony in F Major is the shortest of Beethovens symphonies and the only one without a dedication.
- One of Beethovens most popular and famous works, this symphony was originally dedicated to Napoleon. When Napoleon accepted the title of Emperor of France, Beethoven changed the dedication to a heroic symphony, composed to celebrate the memory of a great man.
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- This symphony, composed by Beethoven in 1800, lasts for just 28 minutes. Many say that it resembles a German drinking song.
- The period from about 1812 to 1816 was one of Beethovens least productive periods. What is the most probable reason for this?