The Australian Haydn Ensemble

As far as we know, AHE's performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony will be a modern-day world premiere, with William Watt’s arrangement (for string quintet, flute and double bass) not having been heard live since probably around 1820. There are currently no recordings. This snippet from their performance of Watt’s similar version of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony will give you an insight into how beautifully these works translate into chamber version.