Beethoven: Romance in G major, Op.40

Introduction

The Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in G major, Op. 40 is a composition for violin and orchestra by Ludwig van Beethoven, one of two such compositions, the other being Romance No. 2 in F major, Op. 50. It was written in 1802, four years after the second romance, and was published 1803, two years before the publication of the second. Thus, this romance was designated as Beethoven's first.

Scoring

The Romance Op. 40 is scored for violin solo and an orchestra composed of strings, two oboes, two bassoons, two horns and flute.

Structure

The composition consists of a single movement marked Adagio cantabile.