Kaufman Music Center

Everyone knows the iconic Fifth Symphony, but how did Beethoven turn the eight most famous opening notes in musical history into a monumental, emotionally charged journey that redefined what a symphony could be, and inspired generations of composers to come? While the notoriously tempestuous Beethoven struggled with isolation in his personal life, his music is a profound exploration of connection. Hear the Fifth Symphony with fresh ears as host Rob Kapilow reveals the unity behind difference that lies at the heart of the world’s most famous symphony.