Nine Beethoven Symphonies. Symphony No. 3 op. 55 in E-flat major "Eroica"

The Beethoven symphony cycle marks the culmination of Claudio Abbado's relationship with the Berlin Philharmonic and his twelve years as chief conductor of the orchestra.

The first recording of the cycle was the Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, in D minor in 2000. It was performed in the Berlin Philharmonic, one of the most famous concert halls in the world. A few months later, Ludwig Beethoven's eight symphonies were recorded in Rome, in the hall of the ancient Accademia di Santa Cecilia in 2001. Shortly thereafter, in 2002, Claudio Abbado left his post as chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic.

The Symphony No. 3 Eroica, Op. 55, in E-flat major was written by the composer in 1803-1804. and was originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte. However, this name soon disappeared from the symphony score. Presumably, the symphony was first performed at the estate of Prince F. I. Lobkowitz, a famous Viennese patron of the arts, in the summer of 1804, but the public performance took place on April 7, 1805, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.

Symphony No. 3 Heroic, Op. 55, E-flat major

Performers:

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor – Claudio Abbado

National Academy of Saint Cecilia, Rome, Italy, 2001