The day after

The day after: next days after Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premiere

The premiere of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony was a triumph, but turmoil awaited the next day.   This Friday I attended a concert, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. The Big Ninth! It was grandiose, not only the music itself, but the whole orchestra with a choir of more than 75 singers. I can not tell how many times I did listen to this …

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Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

Beethoven’s Ode to Joy is based on a simple musical theme, yet it has magic beyond words! Not only grabs the heart, but its message represents everything humanity should stand and fight for! This article will uncover both the poem and the music.   Ode to Joy The Ode to Joy (An die Freude) is an ode composed by the …

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