“Arguably the most famous four notes in musical history, recognisable across the globe over 200 years after they were written. Yes, this is Beethoven’s Fifth. Epic, striking, dramatic, definitive in terms of the classical symphonic form, it was often termed the ‘Victory Symphony’ after the Second World War and previously as ‘the symphony of destiny’. That opening is Beethoven’s ‘fate knocking at the door’ and has secured his lasting fame in the pantheon of the greatest of great composers...” . FOR FULL REVIEW & PLAYLIST CLICK LINK IN PROFILE: https://randomrecordreview.wordpress.com/2019/01/24/121-ludwig-van-beethoven-symphonies-5-7/ . #beethoven #ludwigvanbeethoven #symphonyno5 #symphonyno7 @berlinphil #herbertvonkarajan #classicalmusic #orchestral #cdreview #nowplaying #nowlistening #randomrecordreview https://www.instagram.com/p/BtAgLj4Aj7A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q585jgdr9zpb
