Herbert von Karajan - Beethoven Symphony No. 5

Ludwig van Beethove Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 was written in 1804--08. This symphony is one of the most popular and well-known compositions in all of European classical music, and one of the most often-played symphonies. It comprises four movements: an opening sonata allegro, an andante, and a fast scherzo which leads attacca to the finale. First performed in Vienna's Theater an der Wien in 1808, the work achieved its prodigious reputation soon afterwards. E.T.A. Hoffmann described the symphony as "one of the most important works of the time".

Herbert von Karajan - Beethoven Symphony No. 5