Symphony No. 2 (Beethoven)

The Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36, is a symphony in four parts written by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1801 and 1802. The work is dedicated to Karl Alois, Prince Lichnowsky.

 Background 
The work was first shown in the Theater an der Wien in Vienna on 5 April 1803, and was led by Beethoven. During that same event, the Third Piano Concerto and Christ on the Mount of Olives were also shown for the firing time. 

Beethoven wrote the Second Symphony without a minuet; there is a scherzo in its place.Beethoven Symphony No. 2, Allmusic

 Instrumentation 
The symphony is made for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets in A, two bassoons, two horns in D, E and A, two trumpets in D (first, third and fourth movements only), timpani (first, third and fourth movements only) and strings. 

 Form 

This symphony has four movements or parts:
Adagio molto,  – Allegro con brio,  (D major)
Larghetto,  (A major)
Scherzo: Allegro,  (D major)
Allegro molto,  (D major)

The work is 30 to 37 minutes long.

 References 
 Citations 

 Sources 



Other websites
 Complete performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra (interview only)

 A visual analysis of the 2nd Symphony

Symphony 02
Category:Compositions in D major
Category:Compositions with dedications