Summary: Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21, was dedicated to Baron Gottfried van Swieten, an early patron of the composer. The piece was published in 1801 by Hoffmeister & Kühnel of Leipzig. It is not known exactly when Beethoven finished writing this work, but sketches of the finale were found to be from 1795. Purchase now at: http://www.classicalsavings.com/store/p515/Beethoven%3A_Symphony_No._1_in_C_Major%2C_Op._21.html
