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The opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony

One of classical music鈥檚 most famous openings. Is it a thunderclap 鈥� or fate, knocking at the door?

Make up your own mind by watching Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in full, with the 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Tadaaki Otaka.

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