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    Nashville Symphony | Beethoven’s “Heroic” Symphony #3

    Schermerhorn Symphony Center 1 Symphony Place, Nashville, KY, United States

    Beethoven began composing his 3rd Symphony in honor of Napoleon, whom he believed was earnest in his bringing liberty to the French people. When it became apparent that Napoleon was nothing but another 'tyrant,' he re-dedicated his title to In memory of a great man. So the title "Eroica" or "Heroic" is ironic.

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