Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67 by Ludwig van Beethoven
"Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67" by Ludwig van Beethoven is a symphony composed between 1804 and 1808. Opening with one of music's most recognizable motifs—a distinctive four-note "short-short-short-long" pattern often described as "fate knocking at the door"—this work has become a cornerstone of Western classical music. Written during Beethoven's increasing deafness and the turbulent Napoleonic era, the symphony premiered in Vienna in 1808 to a mixed reception, but soon
achieved legendary status through its dramatic power and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 |
|---|---|
| Title | Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._5_(Beethoven) |
| Note | Music file |
| Credits | Produced by Geof Pawlicki |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | M: Music |
| Subject | Music |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 156 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 1994 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
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