Beethoven Akademie
Wednesday, April 02, 1800
Universitätsring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
Description
Today, Wednesday, April 2, 1800, Herr Ludwig van Beethoven will have the honor to give a grand concert for his benefit in the Royal Imperial Court Theater beside the Burg. The pieces which will be performed are the following:A grand symphony by the late Kapellmeister Mozart. [Which symphony was performed remains unknown.]
An aria from “The Creation” by the Princely Kapellmeister Herr Haydn, sung by Mlle. Saal.
A grand Concerto for the pianoforte, played and composed by Herr Ludwig van Beethoven. [Most likely Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major.]
A Septet, most humbly and obediently dedicated to Her Majesty the Empress, and composed by Herr Ludwig van Beethoven for four stringed and three wind instruments, played by Herren Schuppanzigh, Schreiber, Schindlecker, Bär, Nickel, Matauschek and Dietzel.
A duet from Haydn’s “Creation” sung by Herr and Mlle. Saal.
Herr Ludwig van Beethoven will improvise on the pianoforte.
A new grand symphony with complete orchestra, composed by Herr Ludwig van Beethoven.