Evangelion: Beethoven's 9th Symphony 4th Movement 'Ode to Joy' by MCO ft. Seiji Ozawa (LIVE)

Fourth Movement from Symphony No. 9 第九 in D Minor, Op. 125 'Choral' (Excerpt)
Composed by: Ludwig van Beethoven
Conducted by: Seiji Ozawa 小澤 征爾 指揮
Live performance with the one of the greatest conductors of all time Seiji Ozawa conducting Mito Chamber Orchestra 水戸室内管弦楽団!

00:00 Presto. Allegro assai ('Ode to Joy'; excerpt);
06:53 Choir
13:53 3EM27 ¹

Trivia ¹:
• In addition to Sagisu's original compositions, the soundtrack also includes classical music, such as Johann Sebastian BACH's Cello Suite, Johann PACHELBEL's Canon, Georg Friedrich HÄNDEL's Messiah, Giuseppe VERDI's Requiem and Ludwig van BEETHOVEN's Ode to Joy.
• Evangelion EP24 BGM Shinji vs. Kaworu scene theme, from Neon Genesis Evangelion OST 新世紀 エヴァ ンゲリオン 曲

🎵 Enjoy our playlist:

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral"
Recorded: 2017-10-15

Soloists : Rie Miyake (Soprano), Mihoko Fujimura (Mezzo-Soprano), Kei Fukui (Tenor), Markus Eiche (Baritone)
Chorus : Tokyo Opera Singers (Chorus Master: Toshiaki Murakami)

*SEIJI OZAWA*
Born in Shenyang, China (then Mukden, Manchuria) in 1935, Ozawa studied conducting at the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo in the 1950’s under Hideo Saito (1902-74). In 1959, he placed first in the International Besançon Competition for Young Conductors. After apprenticing under the tutelage of Herbert von Karajan (1908-89), he went on to serve as assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra under Leonard Bernstein (1918-90). Thereafter, he successively served as musical director for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), among others. Since 1992 Ozawa has led the Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto, which was renamed the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival in 2015. He has also been avidly instructing budding musicians at such places as the Seiji Ozawa Ongaku-juku. In 2011, he won the 23rd Praemium Imperiale in Honor of Prince Takamatsu, a global arts prize awarded annually by the Japan Art Association. In 2015, he became the first-ever Japanese recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors award in the United States. In 2016, his recording of Ravel’s L’Enfant et Les Sortileges (“The Child and the Spells”), with the Saito Kinen Orchestra under his direction, won the Grammy award for best opera recording. Also, he was awarded honorary membership of the Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra) in 2010, and of the Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) in 2015. In 2013, he became the new director general of Art Tower Mito (ATM), succeeding Hidekazu Yoshida (1913-2012), the first person to hold that position.

Excerpt from Beethoven Symphony No. 9 - Seiji Ozawa & Radek Baborák - Mito Chamber Orchestra (ベートーヴェン)

בטהובן סימפוניה 9

Soundtrack from:
• Neon Genesis Evangelion (Anime Series) 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン
• Evangelion: Death and Rebirth 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン 劇場版 シト新生
• The End of Evangelion 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン 劇場版 Air/まごころを、君に
Rebuild of Evangelion ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版
• Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:序
• Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:破
• Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:Q
• Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time シン・エヴァンゲリオン劇場版:||
Home-video releases:
○ EVA 1.11 『序（1.11）』
○ EVA 2.22 『破（2.22）』
○ EVA 3.33 『Q（3.33）』
○ EVA 3.0+1.01 / 3.0+1.11
• Super Robot Wars スーパーロボット大戦（スパロボ）

#SeijiOzawa #小澤征爾 #Beethoven #evangelion #neongenesisevangelion #nge #shirosagisu

[nobuemitsu]

R.I.P. Ozawa-san, we dedicate this selection to his loving memory.

[taiyoomaru]

サイトウキネンで最終日のコンサートボランティアやった時

「ありがとう！ありがとう！」
と言って下さった


素晴らしい思い出になっています

小澤先生
ありがとうございました😢

[sarahbarr]

Spent my first decade of life in love with Seiji-san's musical skill. My father was lucky enough to sing under his conducting with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. I still think he was the best conductor the BSO ever had.

[karlbarks]

RIP Maestro Seiji Ozawa, September 1, 1935 – February 6, 2024

[flyinggirl]

For some reason I found this recording and have been playing it all week along with other Ozawa recordings. I was young in the 1960s and 70s when Ozawa was director of the Ravinia Festival near where I grew up. Ravinia was the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The extent to which the Maestro introduced me to so much of classical music at Ravinia has surprised me in retrospect and I've been reliving my experience of him this week and feeling immense gratitude. About 30 minutes ago I found out that he passed away 6 days ago, about the time I began thinking of him so intensely. I feel like a family member has left my world. Rest in peace, Maestro, You were loved and most deeply respected. Thank you for giving me music.

[alesiaw]

RIP SEIJI (2/13/24) This is my favorite Symphony score!! Our high school band played it for our schools Madrigal Choir concerts This version brought tears to my eyes. 😢

[GentleTaipan]

For me this movement is the embodiment of "faith in humanity restored." To think Beethoven was physically in the pits of suffering and despair, yet still produced this piece of utmost hope, overcoming, and triumph. The amount of passion and faith he must've had within him. Thank you Ozawa-san, for bringing this magnificent piece to life and imbuing it with grace and vitality.

[shojikagami]

I was listening to this when I found out that Seiji Ozawa died days ago. I was in tears especially he was the one he has done Beethoven's 9th (for me) as perfect as it is.

Rest in peace, maestro.

[MrKmoconne]

Seiji Ozawa was a name I could count on when I lived in a time of civil society.

[semgonzales]

When a soul enters the gates of Heaven, there is absolute quiet, not a note heard but there is heavenly music all throughout he eternal realm praising and glorifying God from eternity to eternity. 🕊️ 🙏🕊️🙏

[doromamire]

The passing of Seiji Ozawa marks a significant loss to the world of classical music. His contributions are indelibly etched in the annals of musical excellence. As one reflects upon his vast discography, it becomes evident that each recording encapsulates a profound artistic vision. These performances, resplendent with emotional depth and technical mastery, stand as enduring tributes to his extraordinary virtuosity. The rarity of such a confluence of talent and charisma underscores the magnitude of this bereavement. Yet, through these recordings, Seiji Ozawa's legacy will continue to inspire and resonate with future generations.

[つね亭つね亭]

小澤さんなくなったの未だにロスなんだが・・・
クラシックの良さを教えてくれた巨匠だった

[dongyeonkim]

좋은 곳에서 편히 쉬세요. 동시대를 살며 당신의 음악을 들을 수 있었다는 것이 영광이었습니다.

[katydidk]

Burst into tears of gratitude and admiration after the last note. How I love(d) watching Seiji conduct. Such a passion and pure living embodiment of the music. And his deep appreciation and honoring of the musicians and vocalists so apparent. What a blessing he was to us; what a privilege to have shared the same lifetime.

[チナリン]

素晴らしい演奏です。
生で聴くことができなかったことが残念でなりません😢
お疲れ様でした、ありがとうございます。

[alexcamacho]

When those four heavenly voices come in at 8:45 it is transcendent.

[chrisraffen]

I am also very saddened our marvellous friend & most conscientious conductor has passed on, as he had become a special person whom many of us music loversoved so much.We hope he rests in peace.Amen.

[LaSilladeGlennG]

Gracias Maestro, tu Música vivirá siempre . 09/02/2024

[dougdumbrill]

All this genius applied to something not war and ugliness! 😌👏👏👏

[vivianacerda]

Gracias maestro. Descanse en paz y en la eterna belleza. 🙏🌿💮