When asked how important in the history of music is Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Beethoven biographer Jan Swafford replied, "It's immensely important. It's literally and metaphorically bigger than any ...

Beethoven’s aspirational vision of unity and peace can be applied to virtually any situation or place. The music makes sure of that. By Joshua Barone Even if you don’t know Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Manfred Honeck, a leading Beethoven conductor, guides us through the beginning of the end of the mighty Ninth Symphony. Credit...Video by Ross Mantle For The New York Times ...

- [Announcer] Major funding for this program is provided in part by Alan G. Benaroya, and Martin Messinger Symphony Orchestra Fund. (orchestra music) (music) - It is a piece of extremes. - It's a life ...

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, which includes the magnificent "Ode to Joy," premiered on May 7, 1824. We recently passed its bicentennial. The Ninth was greeted as a masterpiece from the outset and ...

Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins wanted to end Key Chorale’s 40th season with as big a bang as the organization could provide. “We picked the most celebratory piece in the whole repertoire that ...

David Hockney used his iPad to create this portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven in celebration of his 250th birthday this week. (David Hockney/Apple) On Wednesday, Ludwig van Beethoven’s birthday will be ...

South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, & Health Channel) is proud to present, Beethoven's 9th – Ode to Joy, airing on WPBT on Friday, March 28th at 9PM. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's Symphony ...

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