The First Four Notes: Beethoven’s Fifth and the Human Imagination

The four-note opening of Beethoven’s Fifth has fascinated musicians, historians and philosophers for more than 200 years.

Hear about possible sources for the famous opening in the rhythms of ancient Greek poetry; the complicated relationship between Beethoven’s deafness and the symphony’s reputation; its transformation into a propaganda battleground between Allies and Nazis in WWII; and its persistence in contemporary popular culture.

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The four-note opening of Beethoven’s Fifth has fascinated musicians, historians and philosophers for more than 200 years.

Hear about possible sources for the famous opening in the rhythms of ancient Greek poetry; the complicated relationship between Beethoven’s deafness and the symphony’s reputation; its transformation into a propaganda battleground between Allies and Nazis in WWII; and its persistence in contemporary popular culture.

From INSIDE NEW YORK – As a meat-lover who rarely eats meat (due to tuition-induced poverty and life-induced laziness), I often find myself with strong and unsatisfied carnivorous cravings. Bubby’s (120 Hudson St., 212-219-0666) restaurant and bar, fortunately, saved me, satisfying every meat craving I’ve ever had- and then some… Read the full review at Inside New York.