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From: Ruth Barton <>
Subject: [ABOUT WORDS] Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 22:21:03 -0700

As some of you may remember, some years ago there was a pop version, "A
Fifth of Beethoven." That most likely contributed to it's recognition, and
therefore it's popularity. Ruth









Here is part of my essay for OFL regarding this subject.

GrampsQ, urging those of you who are not subscribers to
OFL to do so!
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But that's just the first five seconds. As for the rest, in nearly every
poll, even of classical sophisticates, the Beethoven Fifth tops the list of
favorites. Clearly, Beethoven crafted something powerful and universal that
reverberates with ageless significance in every listener regardless of
their depth of musical culture.
--
Ruth Barton

Westminster, VT

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