Beethoven Symphony No. 5

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

Joshua Weilerstein

Clarinet, Timpani, Performing, Trombone, Cello, Trumpet, Bassoon, Classicalmusic, Performing Arts, Arts, Violin, Flute, Piano, Conductor, Music, Weilerstein

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🗓️ 13 May 2021

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

They are the most famous 8 notes in all of Western Classical Music. If you walk down the street and ask someone to name a piece of classical music, they will surely say Beethoven 5. But why? What's the deal with the 5th? Well, today we’re going to take a deep look at this ubiquitous piece, exploring lots of different facets of this symphony. It is a monumentally important work because in many ways Beethoven 5 serves as the fulcrum between the classical and romantic eras. Join us to find out all about it..

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Sticky Notes, the Classical Music Podcast.
0:08.4	My name is Joshua Weilerstein, I'm a conductor, and I'm the artistic director of the
0:11.7	Lozon Chamber Orchestra in Lozon, Switzerland, and the music director of the Phoenix Orchestra
0:16.1	of Boston.
0:17.4	This podcast is for anyone who loves classical music, works in the field, or is just getting
0:21.4	ready to dive into this amazing world of incredible music.
0:25.2	Before we get started, I want to thank my new Patreon sponsors, David, Scott, Paul,
0:29.6	Jamie, Kristen, and all of my other Patreon sponsors for making season seven possible.
0:35.2	If you'd like to support the show, please head over to patreon.com slash Sticky Notes
0:39.0	Podcast.
0:40.2	And if you are a fan of the show, please just take a moment to give us a rating or review
0:42.9	on Apple Podcasts.
0:44.7	Every rating or review helps more people find the show, and it is greatly appreciated.
0:48.9	I hope you've all been enjoying this Beethoven cycle.
0:52.9	I'm really excited to be bringing back this newly recorded and updated episode on Beethoven's
0:58.2	fifth symphony.
0:59.6	So without further ado, let's hear the most famous notes in classical music.
1:11.4	They are the most famous eight notes, and not only Western music, but probably in all
1:16.6	of music.
1:18.0	If you walk down the street and ask someone to name a painting, they might say the Mona
1:21.9	Lisa.
1:22.9	A movie, maybe Casablanca, and a piece of classical music?
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