The Birth of the Symphony 12 August 2019
The symphony is part of the staple diet of classical music lovers - it's the main meal of a concert, if you like. But this wasn't always the case.
Dr Robert Samuels, Senior Lecturer in Music at the Open University, explains how this comprehensive form of music came to be.
"Today, the symphony is at the centre of our concert life. But, it only got there gradually."
You might also be interested in
Why is it Called the Surprise Symphony? The Secret of Haydn’s Success
Mon 22 Jul 2019Our Chief Executive Crispin explains why Haydn is the 'King of Symphonies'.
See more
5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Beethoven’s 7th Symphony
Tue 23 Jul 2019Think you know Beethoven's 7th Symphony inside-out? Check out your knowledge with seven facts you may not already know.
See more