SOP - 185 Beethoven's 5th - Movement 4 - What Beethoven Would Ha

When we listen closely to the Fifth, we hear that's it more than a museum piece, it’s a living testament to self-expression and determination. Which means that we get to decide how to honor this symphony today, whether that means taking a break from Beethoven to commission new works from underrepresented composers, bringing new audiences into the fold by staging concerts in communities outside of the concert hall, or re-writing Beethoven’s works to make them reflect our present moment.  These efforts don’t tarnish Beethoven’s legacy — in fact, they celebrates a composer who wanted to break all the rules in pursuit of a better world.