1. Home
  2. Entertainment
  3. Classical Music

Beethoven

Symphony no. 4

By Aaron Green, About.com

While Beethoven was composing his famous 5th Symphony, he set it aside to work on a symphonic commission he received from the Sicilian Count, Oppersdorff. Much is unknown why he set it aside. Perhaps it was too heavy and dramatic for the Count's liking. Nonetheless, the symphony was just as successful, even more so that his previous.
More Classical Music Quick Tips

Explore Classical Music

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Entertainment
  3. Classical Music
  4. Ludwig van Beethoven
  5. Beethoven and Symphony No. 4

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.