Philadelphia Orchestra archive
Listen Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60
June 8, 2006 – Beethoven's Fourth Symphony is often overshadowed by the more dynamic Third and Fifth symphonies.
Listen Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, Op. 55
June 7, 2006 – Beethoven's Third Symphony, a turning point in music history, was long and technically challenging.
Listen Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 21
June 6, 2006 – During this piece's composition, Beethoven began to acknowledge the deterioration of his hearing.
Listen Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21
June 5, 2006 – Beethoven's First Symphony, dedicated to Baron Gottfried Van Swieten, came at age 29.
Listen Philly Orchestra Composes Innovative Contract
May 7, 2005 – An independent label in Finland will distribute a new series of live symphonic recordings.