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The Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36, is a symphony in four movements written by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1801 and 1802. The work is dedicated to Karl Alois, Prince Lichnowsky.
We dive into Beethoven's playful, exuberant Second Symphony. Freya Parr. Published: May 30, 2024 at 5:24 am. Read on for our guide to the Symphony No. 2 from perhaps classical music's greatest symphonist, Ludwig van Beethoven.
Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 36 (1802) The Basics. General Information. Composition dates: 1801-02. Dedication: Prince Carl Lichnowsky. Instrumentation: Strings, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Cl, 2 Bsn, 2 Hn, 2 Tr, Timp. First performance: 4 or 5 April 1803, Theater-an-der-Wien.
16 lip 2023 · Program Symphony. Any instrumental genre could be composed in such a way as to tell a story or paint a picture in the mind’s eye of the listener. A program symphony is the result of a composer applying the principle of program music to the genre of the symphony.
Digital resources for Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 include program notes. Shortly after completing his first symphony in 1800, Beethoven began planning his second, but it was not composed for the most part until the summer and early fall of 1802.
INSTRUMENTATION: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, and strings ESTIMATED DURATION: 34 minutes Lovers of Ludwig van Beethoven’s music associate the word “heroic” with his Third Symphony, nicknamed “Eroica.”
Program notes by William E. Runyan. Performed by the Fort Collins Symphony on October 2nd and 3rd, 2020 alongside Louise Farrenc’s Overture no. 2 and Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major featuring Igor Pikayzen.
