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A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Battle Symphony

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From volume 1 of the work.

1502712A Dictionary of Music and Musicians — Battle SymphonyGeorge Grove


BATTLE SYMPHONY. The ordinary English name for Beethoven's 'Wellingtons Sieg, oder die Schlacht bei Vittoria.' It was first performed in London, under the direction of Sir George Smart, at Drury Lane Theatre on Feb. 10, 1815.