Radio Brisvaani
Da-da-da-DUM. The four opening notes of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony are perhaps the most well-known in music history – and now they are inspiring a new generation of players.
Adelaide Youth Orchestra will perform the epic, 30-minute-plus work at Elder Hall on Sunday, June 23, as the highlight of its Maestro Series 2 concert.
It has been used everywhere from mobile phone ring tones to cinema advertising and even inspired a hit 1976 disco version called A Fifth of Beethoven, which was included in Saturday Night Fever, the best-selling film soundtrack of all time.
Recently appointed associate conductor Bryan Griffiths, an AdYO alumnus, has chosen a diverse program which also includes Jose Pablo Moncayo’s Mexican dance Huapango and Australian composer Richard Meale’s art-inspired work Three Miro Pieces.
I am thrilled to be giving next-generation musicians the chance to learn the skills and to experience the excitement of ensemble music-making,” Mr Griffiths said.
“Introducing them to the great masterworks like Beethoven’s Fifth is a real privilege.”
Beethoven was voted Australia’s favourite music writer in this month’s ABC Classic 100: Composer poll, while the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra completed its cycle of Beethoven’s five piano concertos with soloist Jayson Gillham last week.
