One of the greatest classical works ever composed is on the schedule in Vancouver.
“Da-da-da-DUM” are perhaps the most famous four opening notes in all classical music, and they are the instantly recognizable opening to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. This monumental composition is the highlight of an upcoming concert by the Vancouver Symphony.
It took Beethoven four years to finish the symphony, working from 1804 until 1808, and the process was difficult. During this period, he also composed several other works, including his Fourth Symphony, the Sixth Symphony, and the first draft of his only opera, “Fidelio.” Apparently unsatisfied with the Fifth, he revised, reworked and modified the symphony repeatedly, so much so that the finished work is markedly different from his original sketches. Audiences can only be grateful, as this is probably the most well-known piece of classical music in the world.
The other items on the program include another composition by Beethoven, the “Egmont Overture,” the Haydn “Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major,” and the “Concertino for Trumpet and Orchestra” by Penderecki. The trumpet soloist for the Haydn and Penderecki works is Craig Morris.
There are two concerts scheduled, November 5 at 7.00 pm, and November 6 at 3.00 pm. The venue is the Skyview Concert Hall, which seats 1,150 and is the orchestra’s home. When events like these are planned, organizers can use brochure printing to create informative programs about the works.
