Beethoven 3 & 4: Eroica – Revolution

Music that changed the world

The Eroica Symphony is one of the most daring and pivotal works in music history. Beethoven’s dramatic reimagining of the very idea of a symphony expands its every dimension and has come to express the composer’s own artistic and personal triumph through adventurous orchestration and its sheer size and scale. Overshadowed by the titanic forces of the Eroica and Symphony No.5, Beethoven’s Fourth is often overlooked, yet it is just as technically accomplished, bursting with wit and sunshine, not to mention it's one of Domingo's personal favourites.

As part of our festival of Beethoven’s symphonies... 

We're proud to present six new orchestral works written by composers and young musicians from the North West – connecting Beethoven’s influence with the creative voices of today and tomorrow. This reflects our commitment to championing new music and supporting composing talent, from young people creating their first works to established composers who have developed their careers with the Phil's support. 

This concert features a new work by Christopher Cook, commissioned by Liverpool Philharmonic. Cook was the 2022 winner of the Rushworth Composition Prize and his piece In Their Wake was premiered by Liverpool Philharmonic’s 10:10.