THE 5TH MOVEMENT IV, What Beethoven Would Have Wanted
When we listen closely to the Fifth, we hear a testament to self-expression and determination. Which means that we get to decide how to honor this symphony today, whether that means taking a break from Beethoven to commission new works from underrepresented composers, bringing new audiences into the fold by staging concerts in communities outside of the concert hall, or re-writing Beethoven\u2019s works to make them reflect our present moment.\xa0\n\nFeaturing:\nAnthony McGill, Clarinet\nAndrea Moore, Musicologist\nDeborah Borda, CEO and President\nDavid Lang, Composer\nJaap van Sweden, Conductor\nLeelanee Sterett, Horn\nSherry Sylar, Oboe\n\nMusic Featured:\nCarlos Simon, Loop\nTania L\xe9on, Stride\nDavid Lang, Prisoner of the State\nRecoding of Beethoven Symphony 5 by the New York Philharmonic conducted by Jaap van Sweden used by permission from Decca Gold.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices