4th Symphony Concert: Lust for Life

The Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart sounds wonderfully light and lively. The pure melodic joy of playing is what makes this double concerto so special. In contrast, an unbroken will to live and a wide range between turmoil and enthusiasm can be heard in Ludwig van Beethoven's 5th Symphony, nicknamed the "Symphony of Fate" - famous especially for its legendary beginning, which is also known as the "Fate motif". Th...