Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music – Beethoven Symphony No. 5

Arguably the best-known symphony of all, Beethoven’s dramatic Symphony No. 5 in C Minor is one of the most gripping and exciting works in the classical repertory. From the very start, the famous four-note “Fate” motif casts a spell on the listener – a magic that lasts right through to the last emphatic bars of the triumphat finale. In this revealing introduction to the symphony, German Beethoven expert Wulf Konold illustrates the ingenious variations of the “Fate” motif on piano before examining the work’s other fascinating features, while further analysis is provided by musicologist Armin Koch to help explain the work’s power and enduring appeal.

Ensemble: 

Berliner Philharmoniker

Conductor: 

Claudio Abbado