The Secret of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony (2016)
Ian Hislop and John Eliot Gardiner reveal the story behind Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Described as the 'greatest 'great' piece ever written,' its opening notes are among the most recognisable in history. But no one really knows what Beethoven was trying to express with this piece. The traditional wisdom is that he is railing against fate and his deafness. But John Eliot believes the music expresses Beethoven's belief in the French Revolution. This is turbulent music from a turbulent man living in a turbulent age. John Eliot and Ian Hislop bring to life the exciting and dangerous times that shaped Beethoven personally and creatively.
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: December 23, 2016
Original Language: en
Keywords
classical music, ludwig van beethoven, symfonie nr. 5
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- What is The Secret of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony about?
- Ian Hislop and John Eliot Gardiner reveal the story behind Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Described as the 'greatest 'great' piece ever written,' its opening notes are among the most recognisable in history. But no one really knows what Beethoven was trying to express with this piece. The traditional wisdom is that he is railing against fate and his deafness. But John Eliot believes the music expresses Beethoven's belief in the French Revolution. This is turbulent music from a turbulent man living in a turbulent age. John Eliot and Ian Hislop bring to life the exciting and dangerous times that shaped Beethoven personally and creatively.
- How long is The Secret of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony?
- The Secret of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Secret of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony?
- The Secret of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is a Music, Documentary film.