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 ...

Read this article in Yiddish. This week marks the 250th anniversary of what is believed to be the birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most influential composers of all time, and a favorite ...

The Phoenix Symphony and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus under Maestro Tito Muñoz perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, the Choral ...

1 Review Roundup: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Opens on Broadway 2 Review Roundup: HELL'S KITCHEN Opens on Broadway 3 Review Roundup: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opens On Broadway An Ode to Joy. An ...

1 Review: BBC PROMS: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO FROM GLYNDEBOURNE, Royal Albert Hall 2 Review: BBC PROMS: SHOSTAKOVICH’S ‘LADY MACBETH’, Royal Albert Hall The pianist, who calls himself a "Citizen, ...

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 ...

On a recent afternoon, a dozen elementary students stood straight-backed, violins tucked under their chins, and played Beethoven's "Ode to Joy." The festive melody is a staple of music instruction, ...

The Spokane Symphony and Spokane Symphony Chorale is ringing in the new year with their rendition of Beethoven’s powerful Ninth Symphony. Often regarded as one of the most masterful pieces of music of ...

You don't have to love Beethoven to know him. He's brewed into some of your favorite pop music, from Billy Joel's "This Night" (the "Pathetique Sonata) to Rapper Nas' "I Can" ("Für Elise"). You've ...

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 ...

Just last week, when the Colorado Symphony announced that it would be canceling concerts in the months ahead in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, all plans to celebrate Ludwig Van Beethoven’s ...

Next week we perform the final classical concerts of the season. We’ll open with a brand-new work composed by Tarik O’Regan, commissioned by the Jacksonville Symphony. O’Regan was born in England of ...