Next time you are listening to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony or Mahler’s Second, imagine what it would have been like to be there for the first performance.
Imagine the excitement of buying a ticket to hear a new Beethoven or Mahler symphony. Think of the impact that concert might have had on you, and then imagine the excitement and expectation as you wait for the next Brahms or Prokofiev symphony. Even today, encountering one of the great symphonies for the first time can be a life-changing experience for musicians and listeners alike.
