How did a short opera overture become the grandest form in classical music? This journey through the symphony’s history moves from Haydn’s witty innovations and Beethoven’s heroic breakthroughs to Mahler’s epic visions and today’s boldest orchestral voices — with a guide to the world’s greatest orchestras still bringing these masterpieces to life on stage and on record. Continue reading Introduction to the symphony form 🎹🏛🎶