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The Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, is a choral symphony, the final complete symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1822 and 1824. It was first performed in Vienna on 7 May 1824.
- 1822–1824
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- German
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May 12, 2024 · Symphony No. 9 premiered on May 7, 1824, in Vienna, to an overwhelmingly enthusiastic audience, and it is widely viewed as Beethoven’s greatest composition. The “Ode to Joy” from Ludwig von Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is the anthem of the European Union.
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Beethoven completed his Ninth and last symphony, aka “Choral” symphony (in D minor Op. 125), in 1824, two years after he started it.
- Alan Tang
May 7, 2024 · Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 is also known as the ‘Choral’ Symphony because Beethoven took the highly unorthodox step of writing the fourth movement for four vocal soloists and a chorus, setting...
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We examine the impacts & motives behind Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Visit BBC Music for more guides and insights into the wonderful world of classical music.