Symphony no. 1 / Leonore Overture no. 2

This release pairs an early orchestral symphony and a dramatic overture by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1800 and 1805 respectively. Both pieces are rooted in the Classical tradition—featuring clear formal structures, period orchestration and exploratory harmonic language—while the symphony marks Beethoven's entry into the symphonic repertoire and the overture anticipates his later, more individualistic approach to dramatic writing.