Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21

1. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio 2. Andante cantabile con moto
3. Menuetto: Allegro molto e vivace 4. Finale: Adagio – Allegro molto e vivace

Captivating and charismatic, Jean-Christophe Spinosi ignites Beethoven's dramatic First Symphony, which sees the composer at the peak of his invention. Written at 29 years, it is one of his shortest albeit brisk, spirited, and most jubilant works as the Irish Chamber Orchestra give it verve.