Beethoven 7 & 8: Energy – Rhythm

Bold, vibrant, buzzing with life

A musical ode to a 16th-century freedom fighter, the shifting moods in Beethoven’s Egmont Overture portray the grappling forces of good and evil. Symphony No.7 follows with its driving pulse, joyous mood and its deeply moving, famous second movement. While there’s far less dramatic tension in his Eighth Symphony, it was one of Beethoven’s favourites. Nicknamed the “little” symphony, it’s a witty and compelling work, cherished for its humour and eccentric charm.

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 composition by three alumni of the Rushworth Young Composers & Songwriters Scheme: Tallulah Gustafsson-Green, Samuel Oliver-Sherry and Lucy McKenzie. Supported by composer and mentor Michael Betteridge, each composer will contribute a movement of up to one minute, allowing their distinctive voices and styles to shine through.