Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 debuts in Vienna 200 years ago today (Feb 27 1814)

Video: 'Beethoven - Symphony No 8 in F major, Op 93 - Thielemann'

(Sunday, February 27, 1814) — Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93, was first performed today at the Redoutensaal in Vienna.

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