Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven
This symphony premiered in 1808 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna. The initial performance was only moderately successful as the concert programme was over for hours long and it was a cold December evening. Despite this, the work would quickly gain international acclaim, evening being performed at the inaugural concert for the New York Philharmonic orchestra in 1842.
The distinctive motif which begins the symphony is often referred to as the ‘Fate’ motif, possibly due to Beethoven referring to it the melody “Thus Fate knocks at the door!”.
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven
This symphony premiered in 1808 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna. The initial performance was only moderately successful as the concert programme was over for hours long and it was a cold December evening. Despite this, the work would quickly gain international acclaim, evening being performed at the inaugural concert for the New York Philharmonic orchestra in 1842.
The distinctive motif which begins the symphony is often referred to as the ‘Fate’ motif, possibly due to Beethoven referring to it the melody “Thus Fate knocks at the door!”.
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