Beethoven’s 5th Symphony is one of the most recognisable pieces of music of all time. But two writers have come under fire for criticising the symphony, arguing that white men embraced it and turned
But two writers have come under fire for criticising the symphony, arguing that white men embraced it and turned it into a “symbol of their superiority and importance.” On their podcast mini-series exploring Beethoven’s iconic symphony, musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding explore the history behind the piece of music and how it radically changed the politics of concerts.
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