Rehearsals of the Third Symphony (Eroica) The first public rehearsal of the Third Symphony was in May or June of 1804, at the palace of Prince Lobkowicz. The room was dedicated to chamber music, but still could welcome at least two dozen of musicians and guests. The Prince offered regular concerts at this place, had his own house orchestra and …
According to legend it was Bernadotte who suggested Beethoven to compose a symphony for Napoleon, the one which became his Third Symphony, the Eroica. Is the myth true? Who was this remarkable person? Who was Marshal Bernadotte? Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadotte was born on January 26, 1763, in Pau, France. His father was the local prosecutor and wished his …
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, op. 55, by Ludwig van Beethoven, known as Eroica, is a work considered by many to be the dawn of musical romanticism, since it breaks several schemes of the traditional classical symphony. It was initially dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte. Ludwig Van Beethoven is considered as one of the most influential composers in history …