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Ludwig van Beethoven

Zur Namensfeier

(English: For the Name Day), Op. 115, is a symphonic overture in C major by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1815 and first performed on Christmas Day 1815. It is dedicated to Polish prince Antoni

Instrumentation#

The overture is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two soprano clarinets in C, two bassoons, two trumpets in C, four French horns in C, timpani in C and G, and strings.

      • , Vienna Philharmonic, Claudio Abbado conducting
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven