Symphony No. 1 & No. 2 (Dover Miniature Music Scores), 9780486413990, Paperback,

The First Symphony reflects the character of 18th-century concepts and techniques; the Second steps boldly forward into the greater use of developmental material that marked Beethoven' s so-called Second Period.

Built on the elegant classic models of Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven' s First Symphony, premiered in 1800, did much to spread the composer's fame abroad.

While this charming work reflected the character of 18th-century concepts and techniques, it was his Second Symphony in which Beethoven stepped boldly forward into the greater use of development material that marked Beethoven' s so-called Second Period.