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Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music

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Experience and enjoy in a completely new way the great works of classical music, from the Baroque to the modern period, thanks to a series of 20 audio-visual concert guides, Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music.

Discover Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125.

Ludwig van Beethoven's ninth and last symphony is considered one of the highlights of symphonic music. Through the use of song, Beethoven questions the effect of purely instrumental music, and he exerted a sustained influence on all generations of composers after him. The German Beethoven expert Wulf Konold explains the central characteristics of this exciting masterpiece.

Cast

Berliner Philharmoniker
Sveriges Radiokören
Eric Ericson Chamber Choir
Claudio Abbado | Conductor

Karita Mattila | Soprano
Violeta Urmana | Soprano
Thomas Moser | Tenor
Eike Wilm Schulte | Baritone

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Directed by:
- Angelika Stiehler
- Günter Atteln
Venue: Berlin Philharmonie (Berlin, Germany)
Production date: 2007
Duration: 26 min
Production: © EuroArts
Available version(s): EN

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