Famous masterpieces | Beethovens Vijfde symphony

“Thus fate knocks at the door”, Beethoven is said to have said about the ominous notes with which the Vijfde Symfonie begins. The work was created during a very difficult period for him: he realized that he was suffering from an incurable hearing ailment and would eventually become irrevocably completely deaf. Hear how that “knocking motif” dominates the entire work. Hear how Beethoven presents it differently each time. Does it evolve? Wil Beethoven tell us something with this? Maar Beethoven is also one of the most brilliant musical architects. Unravel a fascinating work while listening, and discover Beethoven's message to every human being. Organised by Lokaal Dienstencentrum 't Fazantenhof Activity Members: Gisèle Tallon