Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica"

Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, "Eroica" is the third symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1804. The work expands Classical symphonic form through extended development sections, stark dynamic contrasts, bold harmonic progressions and prominent rhythmic motifs, and it occupies a central role in Beethoven's middle 'heroic' period, representing a key point in the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era.