Widely regarded as the most memorable and musically concentrated of Beethoven’s orchestral works, his symphony No.5 is also one of the most popular works in the literature. With its unforgettable four-note motive, lean texturesand superb orchestration, it is a classic example of the thematic unification Beethoven developed during his middle period- a creative time during which his music exhibited unprecedented freedom of expression and exultation. 96 pages
