Completed in 1806, the Fourth Symphony was conceived at the end of an astonishingly productive period in Beethoven\'s career (1804-1806)....

In this masterpiece of \"program\" music — a genre invented by the composer — an obsessed musician is overcome by increasingly bizarre visions of his lover. This miniature score version is handy, inexpensive, and perfect for use in the classroom or concert hall. Unabridged republication of the Breitkopf & Hartel edition....