Ludwig van Beethoven was a well-known composer of the late Classical period. His music was heavily influenced by his predecessors Mozart and Haydn. A symphony is a piece of music for an orchestra.

This is his Symphony No.5 in G Major and it is played ‘allegro’ - meaning quick and lively. And as we move through the Classical period, things really start to pick up. Introducing Joseph Haydn.

Even if you aren't a fan of classical music ... in my mind that the San Francisco Symphony is one of the most extraordinary ...

The Owensboro Symphony will showcase a wealth of classical ... composer Joseph Haydn — all of which span between the Classical period to the Romantic era. Pieces slated to be performed include ...

Seventy-five years later, it’s fitting that the symphony celebrates the opening of its newest season with the same concert ...

For their 95th season, the Grand Rapids Symphony offers a collection of classical and pop musical selections. The 2025-26 season starts with "Symphony with Soul: Common" at 8 p.m. Feb. 15.

Enjoy a FREE orchestra concert of classical music with exciting rhythms ... program pieces were composed during the 1909 -2007 time period, providing an interesting time range of music.