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Beethoven Symphony No. 8, nicknamed “my little Symphony in F,” is a bright, compact work that runs roughly 26 minutes and sparkles with wit and energy. Though one of his penultimate symphonies, it sits at the crossroads of Classical clarity and Romantic expressiveness, reflecting Beethoven’s enduring influence on orchestral writing. This performer page highlights the life of the composer’s enduring legacy and the modern performers who bring his 8th to life on stage and on disc.