A symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1808 and famous for its four-note opening motif, often described as 'fate knocking at the door.' Its progression from a turbulent C minor opening to a triumphant C major finale has made it one of the most performed and most recognized works in the orchestral repertoire.
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Source The New Grove Dictionary of Music and MusiciansStanley Sadie, editor (successive editions)
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Source The New Grove Dictionary of Music and MusiciansStanley Sadie, editor (successive editions)
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Source The New Grove Dictionary of Music and MusiciansStanley Sadie, editor (successive editions)
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1. The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians
Stanley Sadie, editor (successive editions), Oxford University PressGenre reference
A symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed in 1808 and famous for its four-note opening motif, often described as 'fate knocking at the door.
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- In Form: Symphony
- Created By: Ludwig van Beethoven
- In Movement: Classical (music era)
Symphony No. 5 (Beethoven) (Wikipedia)
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The Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 (occasionally known as the Fate Symphony, German: Schicksalssinfonie), is a symphony composed by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1804 and 1808.
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