With RDSO's Beethoven's Fifth concert just around the corner, it's time to look at a masterpiece that stands as a pillar of Western art music: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Even if the term "classical music" seems daunting, this piece is universally recognized. That iconic four-note opening - "duh-duh-duh-DUH" - is arguably the most famous musical motif in history.

The RDSO's 39th season kicks off in a couple weeks, and we are excited to launch our year with A New Beginning on October 18.

If you've ever felt the energy of a live Red Deer Symphony Orchestra performance, you know the magic our musicians create on stage. To...