Historical Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica"

Pierre Boulez and the SWF Symphony Orchestra offer a clear and analytical vision of Beethoven's "Eroica," highlighting the score's architectural tension. The opening Allegro con brio unfolds with controlled energy, demonstrating a balance between impetus and clarity of line. The Funeral March takes on a stern and meditative tone, intense in its dramatic progression. The Scherzo conveys a nervous and precise lightness, with the wind instruments prominent, while the Finale highlights the thematic variation with rigor and transparency. This interpretation emphasizes structural clarity and timbral precision, illuminating the Third Symphony's modernity.