Haydn - Symphony No 63 'La Roxelane'.

Mozart - Piano Concerto No 23.

Beethoven - Symphony No 3 'Eroica'.

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, is famously titled the "Eroica," meaning "heroic," reflecting both its musical grandeur and its original dedication to heroic ideals. The symphony was initially intended to honour Napoleon Bonaparte, whom Beethoven admired as a symbol of revolutionary heroism. However, when Napoleon declared himself Emperor in 1804, Beethoven became disillusioned, tore up the title page, and removed Napoleon’s name from the dedication. The symphony was instead published with the subtitle: “Composed to Celebrate the Memory of a Great Man”, leaving the identity of the “great man” ambiguous, likely representing an idealised hero rather than a specific individual. Composed mainly between 1803 and 1804, the Eroica marked the beginning of Beethoven’s middle or “heroic” period, characterised by bold innovations in form, harmony, and emotional expression. It is widely regarded as a landmark in the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era, often considered the first Romantic symphony. The work reflects Beethoven’s personal struggles, including his increasing deafness, and embodies a triumphant, heroic spirit in its musical language.