Every composer has a moment when they take the bold step of sharing their first work with the world- a gesture that is at once vulnerable yet defining. Even those we now revere as the “greatest” began with these early statements, testing boundaries, discovering their voice, and building the confidence to create what would follow. This program brings together such beginnings by Beethoven, Suk, Schumann, and Dohnányi, offering a glimpse into the origins of their artistic identities. Within these works, we encounter their imagination and individuality with each composer revealing a distinct voice already taking shape, even at the very start.