On April 2, 1800, Beethoven self-produced a benefit “Akademie” concert in Vienna showcasing his talent as both composer and pianist. The program featured his Symphony No. 1 and marked his entry into Vienna’s elite music scene. The evening included works from Beethoven’s predecessors, Mozart, Haydn, and Bach. OBF artistic partner, Jos van Veldhoven, conducts the OBF classical Orchestra and Bewick Academy, side-by-side, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the OBF Berwick Academy for Historically Informed Performance.

W.A. Mozart Adagio – Allegro from Symphony No. 39
J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 534
Beethoven Prelude in F Minor
Haydn “Auf starkem Fittiche schwinget sich der Adler stolz” from The Creation
Beethoven Adagio – Allegro con brio from Septet
Haydn “Holde Gatten, dir zur Seite” from The Creation
Beethoven Romance No. 2
Beethoven Symphony No. 1

Berwick Academy Orchestra
OBF Classical Orchestra
Rowan Pierce, soprano
Peter Harvey, bass
Augusta McKay Lodge, violin
Jonathan Oddie, fortepiano
Jos van Veldhoven, conductor