And your favorite Beethoven Symphony is?

Originally Posted by violinfiddler

uh, no, it doesn't.

Yes, it does.

Last I checked, one symphony can't just pwn another all by itself. It all has to do with subjectivity, so quit quarreling over which is better, it is only a matter of opinion.

I know its not the best one, but
I'm seeing John Adams conduct Symphony No. 7 in like a week or two by the BaltimoreSO (BSO). I'm kinda excited, because 7 is also among my favorites!

Originally Posted by MusicManJ4

Last I checked, one symphony can't just pwn another all by itself. It all has to do with subjectivity, so quit quarreling over which is better, it is only a matter of opinion.

The fact the 9th is superior to the 5th is not subjective.

The 5th is superior to all other symphonies. Tomas, surely a fellow violinist can be sensible?

So last night I heard Beethoven's 7th conducted by the amazing John Adams.
I was blown away. The BSO's performance was just incredible, and it reminded me how much i love the 7th one!!!

What a great night!!!

(200th post!)

As of now, it will have to be the 9th. Why? Because it is the only symphony by Beethoven that I have listened to in it's entirety so far. This is certainly subject to change though.

Probably a bit cliche, but I love the 3rd and 9th symphonies.

All votes to the Beethoven's Eighth (godlike bassoon part) and the SEventh. i will say i DESPISE his first symphonie with a passion.

I like his 8th. Although I get bashed whenever I say that. But then nobody liked his 8th. I'm reminded of when his apprentice asked him why people disliked the 8th so much as compared to his 7th. He responded with "because the 8th is so much better."