What is Beethovens 3rd symphony?
Beethoven’s Third Symphony was originally written in honor of Napoleon, but when Napoleon had himself crowned “Emperor,” Beethoven was disgusted and changed the name to Eroica (Heroic). Beethoven’s Third represents the beginning of his middle period, where he begins to understand and come to grips with his impending deafness. For some, Beethoven’s Third also represents the end of the Classical period and the beginning of the Romantic period.
