Beethoven began to conceive and write the Fifth Symphony in C minor in 184. At that time, his deafness had completely lost hope of being cured, and his ardent lover, Countess Juliet Chichaldi, left him for family reasons. In addition, Germany was in a suffocating feudal period at that time. Beethoven was hit hard by a series of experiences, but the strong music giant didn't want to accept his fate, let alone give in to fate's tricks on him. He wanted to prove to fate and everyone that he could still create music even if he was deaf.

Beethoven worked hard for his fifth symphony for about four years, from 184 to 188. During this period, in order to create another symphony, violin concerto and piano concerto No.4, Symphony No.5 in C minor was temporarily suspended. The other symphony was finished earlier, so it was arranged as the fourth symphony.

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Music story:

The theme at the beginning of the music was called "the knock on the door of fate" by Beethoven. It was the first theme of the movement, dark, cold and majestic, and played strongly in the concerto of strings and clarinets. Then, the theme appears in various voices with weak strength, which seems to be the aftersound of a loud noise, and it also seems that bad luck is spreading everywhere. With the increasing strength, the theme of fate appeared again in the roar of the band ensemble, and rushed forward with a little change.

It was a little nervous at first, and then gradually became active, trying to dominate everything. Suddenly, two strong chords stopped it. After a moment of silence, the loud horn sounded in the horn part. Immediately, the second theme of lyricism appeared, which is a portrayal of the composer's heart. In this quiet and warm music, the composer expressed his desire for peace.

At this time, the theme of fate hiding in the low voice is becoming more and more stubborn and resolute, waiting for an opportunity to reoccupy the land. However, a powerful and firm melody drowns it with irresistible momentum. At the end of this piece of music, you can still hear the struggle of bad luck.