Although the Second Symphony bears the unmistakable stamp of Beethoven’s language, it remains within the bounds of expression laid down by Haydn. But the Eroica, composed within a year of the Second, is another matter. Barenboim explains the workings of the theme, Beethoven’s use of modulation and resolution, harmonic and melodic ambiguity, chromatic and dynamic progression, and range of variety achieved through repetition. Barenboim then conducts the New Philharmonia Orchestra in the complete first movement. (28 minutes)

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