NSOI: Symphony Shorts: Beethoven Eroica Symphony

National Symphony Orchestra Ireland Alexander Shelley conductor Jessie Grimes presenter and NCH Discover Artist-in-Residence Beethoven Symphony No. 3 'Eroica' Once upon a time, there was a composer named Ludwig van Beethoven who loved music more than anything. He wanted to write a symphony about a hero, someone brave, bold and full of adventure.