Sinfonia “Eroica” Nr. 3 / Coriolan Ouverture

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Le Concert des Nations & Jordi Savall

Sinfonia 'Eroica' Nr. 3 and the Coriolan Overture are orchestral works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1803-1804 and 1807 respectively. The symphony expanded the scale and harmonic language of early 19th-century symphonic writing with dramatic themes, bold modulations and an extended development section that signalled a shift in Beethoven's middle period, while the overture is a concentrated, dramatic single-movement piece characterised by urgent rhythms and stark contrasts that reflect his concert overture style.