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Beethoven Prometheus Overture Program Notes

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Overture to Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), Op. 43

Beethoven's Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, composed in 1801, holds a special place in his oeuvre as the introduction to his only full-length ballet score. Written during a transitional period in his career, between his First and Second Symphonies, it showcases a lighter, more graceful, and often humorous side of the young composer, while also containing a tantalizing preview of his future greatness.

A Mythological Ballet for Vienna

The ballet, Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, tells the ancient Greek myth of Prometheus, the Titan who stole fire from the gods to give to humanity. In this specific version, created by the renowned Italian choreographer Salvatore Viganò (uncle

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    Prometheus-op43 (Die Geschopfe des Preometheus)     
    Composed in 1801. The Creatures of Promethus.
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