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Symphony No 3 in E flat major, Op 55, 'Eroica'
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales
Performer: Thierry Fischer
Recording date: 03 August 2009
Date of broadcast: 03 August 2009
Symphony No. 3 saw a turning point in classical music, a more technically challenging work than had been previously performed. Listen for the three French horns in the 3rd movement (it was unusual to have more than two at the time).
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Orchestra of Wales
Performer: Thierry Fischer
Recording date: 03 August 2009
Date of broadcast: 03 August 2009