This symphony by Beethoven was the first and last piece conducted by Leonard Bernstein with the Boston Symphony. The Philadelphia Orchestra used to perform the second movement at rehearsals whenever they heard of the death of a present or former orchestra member.
- Symphony #2
- Symphony #7
- Symphony #9
- Symphony #4
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.
- The great Choral Symphony by Beethoven ends with a beautiful song based on a German poem. Who wrote the poem?
- 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?
- This great musician was born in Wisconsin but lived for many years in Mahwah, New Jersey. He is most responsible for the development of the unibody electric guitar. Unfortunately, he died in August of 2009.