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Beethoven's Creatures of Prometheus is not a modern recording artist but one of the great milestones in classical music: Beethoven's only full-length ballet music, composed between 1800 and 1801 for Salvatore Viganò's production (Op. 43). The work is best known today as an orchestral overture paired with the ballet music, and many contemporary performances reconstruct or excerpt the ballet rather than staging the full production. The original world premiere took place on March 28, 1801, at the Burgtheater in Vienna, with the New York premiere following on June 14, 1808 at the Park Theatre. While there are no contemporary releases or singles from this performer name, the material remains a cornerstone for orchestras exploring 19th-century ballet scores, Romantic-era dance music, and Beethoven’s expressive orchestration. This page provides a detailed biography, highlights from the discography and repertoire, and information on upcoming tour performances in major venues.