【Ode to Joy】 Ode an die Freude, Beethoven Sympony 9 (Choral) 4th German lyrics & English Translation

베토벤 교향곡 9번 (합창) 4악장 독일어 가사와 영어 번역

[thomasnmuziani]

Filmed in 1968. To this day, one of the most phenomenal performances ever recorded. God's preview of Heaven.

[thestevenjaywaymusic]

Just try and imagine, that the man who wrote this was, stone deaf. Not only, could he imagine what it would sound like, he would never get to hear it performed by an orchestra. That is dedication, and utter genius. To be that driven. But it is so sad, at the same time. People use the word genius nowadays, so flippantly, but this is what true genius is.

[richardbale]

The most powerful musical statement ever made.

[nupurwaikar]

Today May 4, I accidentally stumbled upon the house where Schiller wrote this song, Schiller house, Leipzig, Germany. I was not aware when I visited Leipzig about this Symphony and the song before today, being a musician from India I rarely followed western classical. However today was magical and I am writing this comment travelling back Leipzig to Berlin and listening to this on youtube on RE train. Something has changed in me today after understanding the English meaning of this song plus the legendary music from Beethoven. I am one step closer to the creator. Thank you Schiller, Thank you Beethoven.

[thomaszanzal]

Okay, Ludwig, with your beautiful powerful music you made me think deeply of God in the realm beyond the stars and of out eternal life with him beyond this mundane material existence, and by doing so you brought tears to my eyes. Mission accomplished wonderfully, better than any preacher I have ever met could do so. Thank you, and I hope to see you there.

[shaymoore]

When i was flying to japan i rhink year was 1986 i saw in the inflight magazine that the berlin phillarmonic with van karajan conducting was doing an all Beethoven concert in Tokyo i managed to get a ticket and i will never forget an experience of a lifetime

[Dakhoo]

RIP Herbert Von Karajan. I do owe you greatly my acquaintance with classical music when there was no internet, only cassettes and vinyl and you were number one.

[Spyderredtoo]

Perhaps the finest performance ever of this piece. The conductor shapes the sound with his hands. A triumph by all of these musicians.

[josecabre]

Without hesitation, the greatest work of music written in the history of humankind

[marquefan]

Every intonation is perfect. That's the mark of a Karajan performance,

[JulianGlynn-dgoc]

This is the best music that we humans have ever created - brilliant performance. Thank you Ludwig, Schiller, Karajan and all the performers.

[DiegoThoms]

This should be the World's Hymn. It summarizes in so many ways what we should be.

[markhodges]

Beethoven was God touched ! There is no other explanation!

[dawnlowenstein]

I NEVER TIRE OF THIS PIECE! The "Ode to Joy" selection is my favorite on Beethoven's 9th Symphony!

[thearcticlord]

I have lived with this and loved it for 70 years. I knew it was about joy but I had never been curious about the words because...well, I don't read and write so well. Seeing the translation is like seeing this piece in colour for the first time. I have to go away and do a bit of research and catch up on what I have been missing. Just when I thought it could not get any better. Wow!!

[geraldineclarke]

I know no German but I worked hard to learn this poem so I could sing along - such a great feeling to sing it....

[photou]

And what JOY there is here! This is Beethoven's masterpiece, interpreted by Maestro von Karajan & majestically performed by the BPO, one of the great orchestras & soloists with massed choir, bring Schiller's Ode to Joy to our ears. 'This kiss for the whole world. For the whole world.' Amen to that!

[louiseoconnor]

This is the best performance of Beethoven 9.4. I have ever heard. Bravo. ❤

[taeeun]

This is, to my opinion, the most honest with no exaggeration and clear interpretation of the music. I can repeat listening to this for eternity and don’t get bored..!

[JJ-ezfd]

A very special gift. Even youtube didn't break in with a commercial. The performance of this extraordinary music was beautiful. Thank you.