Several years before beginning work on "Leonore," Beethoven was troubled by hearing problems. Gradually losing his hearing, he became pessimistic about life and even contemplated death. However, his passion for music spurred him on, and he made a remarkable comeback. Following this, he produced a series of masterpieces, entering what is known as his "Heroic Period." One of the works composed during this golden era is Symphony No. 5. Known affectionately as "Fate," this symphony earned its nickname from an episode in which Beethoven told a pupil that the opening motif represents fate knocking at the door. The melody, often referred to as the "motive of fate," begins with a heavy, ominous atmosphere, transitions to a serene tone in the second movement, becomes powerful in the third, and culminates in joyous music in the fourth movement. This meticulous compositional technique, where a single melody undergoes diverse transformations and appears throughout the work, is a major charm of the piece.

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