Beethoven's Symphony No. 4, like No. 5, portrays the transition from darkness to light. Despite being scored for a small ensemble and its classical structure the work is brimming with originality and grace – 'a slender Greek maiden' as described by Robert Schumann.
Contents
Preface
Vorwort
I. Adagio/Allegro vivace
II. Adagio
III. Menuetto. Allegro vivace/Trio. Un poco meno Allegro