Beethoven's plans for the Second Symphony were put on hold when he was commissioned to write the ballet Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus.
Composer Biography
Beethoven began composing his Second Symphony around late 1800, after a successful performance of his First Symphony.
Compositional Technique
The Second Symphony was one of the longest symphonies ever written at the time, surpassing those by Haydn, Mozart, and even Beethoven's own First Symphony.
Compositional Technique
The third movement of Beethoven's Second Symphony is titled 'Scherzo,' marking the first time this title appeared in a symphony.
Composer Biography
Beethoven's Second Symphony was composed against the background of his increasing deafness, which began around 1797.
Critical Reception
Beethoven's Seventh Symphony was very well received at its public premiere on December 8, 1813, with fewer misgivings from the audience than his other symphonies.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The Second Symphony has a thoroughly optimistic character, which may have been Beethoven's way of escaping his personal circumstances at the time.
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