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Beethoven’s love for nature is boundless. It is with her that he finds peace and rest. It is with her that he feels happiest and most fully inspired.

"What a pleasure then to be able to wander in the woods, the forests, among the trees, the grass, the rocks. No one could love the countryside as I do. The forests, the trees, the rocks indeed give us the desired echo." (Beethoven, letter to Theresa Malfatti, Vienna, May 1810)

This unique work probably remains the most original of his nine symphonies. The only symphony in five movements, it offers a true musical portrait of nature.

The first movement is marked Allegro ma non troppo and provided with the subtitle : "Awakening of pleasant impressions on arriving in the countryside". The first theme, full of grace, is played by the violins and contains a rhythmic motif that will be present throughout the movement.

Hope some of you will appreciate my work behind this piece.

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Thierry.