BEETHOVEN BIRTHDAY BASH

With Beethoven’s most notorious symphony, WWFM – The Classical Network reaches the midpoint of its Beethoven marathon!

NOW PLAYING: Symphony No. 5 in C minor (Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner)

At the time of the work’s premiere, many were confused by its opening motif—Da da da DAAAAAAA!! Now the world can’t seem to get it out of its collective head.

Beethoven was going through a great deal of emotional turmoil at the time, as he grappled with his increasing deafness, even as Europe was being rocked by the Napoleonic Wars.

We should count ourselves lucky that we’re able to hear it. Every one of Beethoven’s symphonies is a gift. Of course, it costs money to play them.

Help us deck the halls with boughs of Beethoven! Call us at 1-888-232-1212, or donate online at wwfm.org.

Thank you, as always, for your generous support!