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Ludwig van Beethoven’s life (1770-1827) began in Bonn. ... The Elector of Bonn supported Beethoven until 1794 when he became a successful piano virtuoso (Boynick 1). However, Beethoven did not play in public; he performed at private houses and palaces. ... The year 1802, however, was a year of crisis for Beethoven. ... Beethoven thought death was near, but he was determined to overcome it. Beethoven wrote his fifth symphony in 1808 during his ‘middle Period’ (1802-1814). ...
A large orchestra including violins, cellos, basses, oboes, French horns, trumpets, and tympani should perform Beethoven’s symphony No. 5. ...
The third movement of Beethoven’s fifth symphony is extraordinary. ... This trio section also brings C-major relief with scurrying fugato basses (Bratby 2).
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