Composed between 1801 and 1802, Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 radiates the vibrant energy and passion characteristic of his early work. It was first performed on April 5, 1803, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.
The symphony consists of four movements:
- Adagio molto β Allegro con brio
- Larghetto
- Scherzo: Allegro
- Allegro molto
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