Beethoven-Op.115(ZurNamensfeierOverture)isaconcertoverturecomposedin1814tocelebratethenamedayofEmperorFrancisIofAustria.WritteninE-flatmajor,thisworkispartofBeethoven'smiddleperiodandshowcaseshischaracteristicdramaticenergyandstructuralclarity.TheoverturebeginswithasolemnintroductionfollowedbyalivelyAllegrosection,featuringboldorchestrationandrhythmicdrive.Thoughlessfrequentlyperformedthansomeofhisotherovertures,Op.115demonstratesBeethoven'smasteryoffestiveandceremonialmusic.ThepiecewasfirstperformedonDecember25,1815,inVienna.
