Beethoven Symphony No. 2 Tickets

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Quick Facts About Beethoven Symphony No. 2

• Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer and a central figure bridging the Classical and Romantic eras, renowned for expanding the scope of symphonic form. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ludwig-van-Beethoven?utm_source=openai))
• Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36, was composed 1801–1802 and premiered on 5 April 1803 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._2_%28Beethoven%29?utm_source=openai))
• The work is notable for its energetic character and an unusual approach for its time, including a scherzo in place of a minuet and witty, propulsive finales. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._2_%28Beethoven%29?utm_source=openai))
• Beethoven’s major achievements include expanding forms and expressive potential across symphony, chamber music, and beyond; he is widely regarded as a foundational figure in Western art music. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ludwig-van-Beethoven/Reputation-and-influence?utm_source=openai))
• 2025 performances of Symphony No. 2 include: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Beethoven Project: Symphonies 2 & 5), January 30–February 2, 2025 in Atlanta, GA; Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra (Immortal Beloved: Symphony No. 2 & 7), February 9, 2025 in Honolulu, HI. ([agoatlanta.org](https://www.agoatlanta.org/events/beethoven_stutzmannaso/2025-02-02/))
• Other 2025–26 season programming includes Beethoven works by major orchestras (e.g., San Francisco Symphony announcing a 2025–26 Beethoven cycle featuring Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7). ([sfsymphony.org](https://www.sfsymphony.org/About-SFS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2025-26-SF-Symphony-Season-Announcement))