This concluding Beethoven Series programme contrasts wit and destiny through two extraordinary masterpieces. Symphony No. 8 sparkles with playful invention, rhythmic charm, and classical lightness, while the iconic Fifth Symphony surges forward with unstoppable momentum, transforming its famous opening motif into a triumphant journey from darkness to victory.
Wolfram Christ – Conductor
Malta Philharmonic Orchestra
Programme:
Ludwig van Beethoven:
Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67