Beethoven Fifth Symphony Analysis

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Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in C Minor Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in C Minor is one of the easiest pieces to recognize from the classical era because it is undeniably one of the greatest pieces of classical music to have ever been composed. Although Beethoven never was one to disappoint in his composing, his Fifth symphony is different, almost peculiar. This is probably because Beethoven wrote this piece from the very depths of his grief stricken soul. This heartache, along with other emotions, can be felt throughout the entirety of this symphony. Perhaps maybe the reason for its peculiarity is because it speaks to the masses; who in this world has not suffered such grief that words could not describe, but could only be expressed by music? Beethoven’s fifth symphony does an outstanding job at making its listener turn inward and ponder the grief, struggle, and several other emotions that may have resided dormant in one’s soul for some time. Like stated before, Beethoven created this piece during one of the darkest times in his life. The motive behind this struggle is that Beethoven had finally come to terms with the inevitable- he was going deaf. He beautifully constructed this symphony with notes, melodies, and chords drenched in an array of feeling. Beethoven carefully takes his …show more content…
His four note opening, “da, da,da, dum”, comes belting out of the instruments, and is heard in different variations throughout the exposition, development, recapitulation, and coda, which introduces itself as the main theme. Although this symphony was inspired by grief and struggle, it also shows Beethoven’s strong-willed determination. I can feel the determination of the notes being magnified by the pulsations of the instruments, and I can feel the determination progressing through its journey away from the main
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