Beethoven, Ludwig van 1770 - 1827 · Classical

Symphony No.1, Op.21

Op. 21

Classical C major Symphonies 25 minutes

Dedicated to Gottfried van Swieten.

Sheet music

Sheet music · public domain · 49 editions Open on IMSLP →

Composed

1799-1800

First published

1801 (December) Vienna: Hofmeister, plate 64 (17 parts) ; 1809 (January) London: Cianchettini & Sperati, plate 26 (score, 62 pages)

Period

Classical

Catalogue

Op. 21

Dedication

Gottfried van Swieten

Movements

4

Movements

As catalogued on IMSLP.

4 movements

1. I Adagio molto – Allegro con brio C major 298 bars
2. II Andante cantabile con moto F major 195 bars
3. III Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivace – Trio C major 137 bars
4. IV Finale. Adagio – Allegro molto e vivace C major 304 bars

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