Symphony no 5 in Cm, Op 67, Ludwig van Beethoven

Description: The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, is one of the best-known compositions in classical music ever, and one of the most frequently played symphonies. First performed in Vienna's Theater in 1808, the work achieved its prodigious reputation soon afterward. E. T. A. Hoffmann described the symphony as "one of the most important works of the time". As is typical of symphonies in the classical period, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is in four movements. The symphony, and the four-note opening motif in particular, are known worldwide, with the motif appearing frequently in popular culture, from disco versions to rock and roll covers, to uses in film and television.

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Category: Beethoven, classical music, orchestra music, symphony

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