Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. To listen to a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 is to enjoy a profound musical experience. One ...

The compositions of Beethoven open up the doors for mellifluous epiphany and scintillas of hope in dense darkness. It's important to decipher those 81 keys to unlock your heart Born on December 17, ...

The first performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 on May 7, 1824, in Vienna, will be celebrated during a 200th anniversary performance by Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. Joyful Voices: ...

Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, completed between 1822 and 1824, stands as his final complete symphony. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of its premiere on May 7, Vienna is ...

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This Beethoven Symphony No. 9 from the outstanding Beethoven 9 Project of Christian Thielemann and the Wiener Philharmoniker, first time recorded in HD and 5.0 surround sound, is accompanied by a one ...

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Ludwig van Beethoven's ninth and final symphony took orchestral music in thrilling new directions when it debuted in 1824. It lasts more than an hour. Its climax calls for a full choir singing poet ...

The Beethoven 9 as we explore the world of Beethoven through the lens of his symphonies with renowned classical biographer Jan Swafford. Each month is dedicated to a different symphony. Each week ...

Living in this world of the quick image, a new look at what is familiar can be challenging. The symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven are a case in point. Generations of musicians mindful of Beethoven’s ...