Beethoven Symphony No 5 Op 67

“The Symphony No. 5 in C minor” of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music, and one of the most frequently played symphonies. First performed in Vienna's Theater an der Wien 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.
Like Beethoven's “Eroica” (heroic) and “Pastorale” (rural), Symphony No. 5 was given an explicit name, besides the numbering. It became popular under "Schicksals-Sinfonie" (symphony of destiny), and the famous five bar theme was coined "Schicksals-Motiv". This name is also used in translations.
“The Fifth Symphony” was premiered on 22 December 1808 at a mammoth concert at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna consisting entirely of Beethoven premieres, and directed by Beethoven himself on the conductor's podium. The concert lasted for more than four hours. The two symphonies appeared on the programme in reverse order: the Sixth was played first, and the Fifth appeared in the second half.
Beethoven dedicated “The Fifth Symphony” to two of his patrons, Prince Franz Joseph von Lobkowitz and Count Razumovsky. The dedication appeared in the first printed edition of April 1809.

“Simfonia nr.5 in Do Minor “ de Ludvig van Beethoven, op.67 a fost scrisa intre 1804 si 1808. Este una dintre cele mai cunoscute compozitii in muzica clasica si, in mod frecvent, cea mai cantata dintre simfonii. Cantata pentru prima data la teatrul din Viena in 1808, lucrarea si-a castigat reputatia curand dupa aceea. E.T.A. Hoffmann  a descries simfonia ca “una dintre cele mai importante lucrari ale timpului”. Asa cum e tipic simfoniilor din perioada clasica, “Simfonia a 5-a” a lui Beethoven este in patru miscari.
Simfonia si motivul de 4 note de la inceput sunt cunoscute in lumea larga, motivul aparand frecvent in cultura populara, de la versiuni disco la reluari rock and roll, fiind folosit in film si televiziune.
Ca si la “Eroica” si “Pastorala” si la “Simfonia nr. 5” s-a dat un nume explicit in afara numarului. A devenit populara sub numele de “simfonia destinului” si tema de inceput “motivul destinului”. Aceasta denumire este folosita de asemenea in traduceri.
“Simfonia a 5-a” a avut premier ape 22 decembrie 1808 intr-un concert mamut la Teatrul din Viena, constand in intregime din premierele lui Beethoven, acesta insusi stand pe podium si dirijand orchestra. Concertul a durat mai mult de 4 ore. Simfoniile au fost cantata in ordine inversa-Pastorala a fost prima si cea a Destinului a fost cantata in partea a doua.
Beethoven a dedicat “Simfonia a 5-a” pentru doi dintre patronii sai, Printul Franz Joseph von Lobkowitz si Contele Razumovsky. Dedicatia apare in prima editie tiparita din aprilie 1809.

Instrumentation

The symphony is scored for the following orchestra.

Woodwinds

1 piccolo (fourth movement only)

2 flutes

2 oboes

2 clarinets in B♭ and C

2 bassoons

1 contrabassoon (fourth movement only)

Brass

2 horns in E♭ and C

2 trumpets

3 trombones (alto, tenor, and bass, fourth movement only)

Percussion

Timpani (in G–C)

Strings

Violins I, II

Violas

Cellos

Double basses

Form

A typical performance usually lasts around 30–40 minutes. The work is in four movements:

I.   Allegro con brio (C minor)

II.  Andante con moto (A♭ major)

III. Scherzo: Allegro (C minor)

IV. Allegro – Presto (C major)