Type: Symphony No.1
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Orchestra: Berliner Philhamoniker
Conductor: Claudio Abbado
Location: Berlin Philhamonic Concert Hall
Year: 2001

Beethoven’s First Symphony is a bold and brilliant debut that bridges Classical elegance with a hint of revolutionary spirit. Premiered in 1800, it pays homage to Haydn and Mozart in its charm and structure but already shows Beethoven’s flair for surprise and drama. Enjoy the opening with an unexpected harmonic twist and dynamic contrasts. The 1st Symphony is youthful, witty, and refined, with a finale that dances to a fiery finish, foreshadowing the symphonic innovations to come.