Beethoven And Collin's Play 'Coriolan'
Beethoven and Collin did see eye to eye, however, on the overture
Beethoven composed for a new production of Collin's drama Coriolan.
The overture was first presented in concert at the residence of
Beethoven and Collin patron Prince Joseph
Lobkowitz in March 1807. Coriolan, Collin's version of the Shakespeare original Coriolanus, had premiered in Vienna in
1802 and had enjoyed a successful run until March 1805. Lobkowitz, along with two other princes, had assumed directorship of the Burgtheater in
Vienna and arranged for a repeat performance of the overture and the drama there in April 1807. Whether this was done in an effort to revive the drama is unknown, but the work was withdrawn following the April public
performance.
Beethoven composed for a new production of Collin's drama Coriolan.
The overture was first presented in concert at the residence of
Beethoven and Collin patron Prince Joseph
Lobkowitz in March 1807. Coriolan, Collin's version of the Shakespeare original Coriolanus, had premiered in Vienna in
1802 and had enjoyed a successful run until March 1805. Lobkowitz, along with two other princes, had assumed directorship of the Burgtheater in
Vienna and arranged for a repeat performance of the overture and the drama there in April 1807. Whether this was done in an effort to revive the drama is unknown, but the work was withdrawn following the April public
performance.