Beethoven’s 4th
The master’s neglected love letter
Beethoven’s 4th
The master’s neglected love letter
UTAH SYMPHONY
🗓️ Thursday, September 18, at 7:30PM
📍Browning Center at WSU
Of his nine symphonies, Beethoven’s 4th is like Rodney Dangerfield: it gets no respect. Sandwiched between the monumental 3rd and 5th, the slighter and brisker 4th symphony is often overshadowed by its towering siblings, yet it remains equally significant. The 4th shines with noble optimism, perhaps because Beethoven was fiercely in love at the time of its composition. A favorite of Schumann, who called it “a slender Greek maiden between two Norse giants,” it’s a testament to the master’s depth, innovation, and expression. Let your Utah Symphony take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride, as uneasy suspense eases into cheerful motifs, as if crawling toward the light. Renew your sense of hope with this joyful celebration of a work neglected no more.
