A message to humanity: Symphony No.9 by Ludwig Van Beethoven.

Anthem of Anthems, Symphony of Symphonies - The Ninth barely needs introduction. It is the final work of a certified genius, full of innovation and beauty, with an influence on music that is still felt to this day. And its message of brotherhood and humanity is no less relevant. But it’s not all sunshine and roses, the story of Beethoven’s Ninth is one of deep contradictions and personal struggle.

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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Work: Symphony No.9 in D minor (‘Choral’), Op.125
Performer: Annette Dasch, Eva Vogel, Christian Elsner, Dimitry Ivashchenko, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle
Year: 2016
Label: Berliner Philharmoniker
Catalogue No: BPHR160093

[BryanLikesCandy]

Never forget that a format war over the size of the compact disc was settled by Sony and Phillips to 74 minutes so that a complete 9th Symphony would fit. So CDs are 120mm in diameter because of the greatest piece of music ever written.

[OuterGalaxyLounge]

For anyone who hasn't, make sure to bucket list at least one live concert of the Beethoven 9th in your life.

[growler]

This is not a joke. Your video made me cry.

[salmonidae]

Wagner singing the bass parts of Symphony no 9 was something I did not know I needed until now

[philipmay]

It's the one symphony I can think of that is immediately recognized by merely its number. When someone says "the ninth", everyone knows they're talking about Beethoven.

[sydka]

I took a class at university in which the sole objective was to harmonically, thematically and then culturally analyze this piece, before which, I was oblivious to the master work this is. What an eye opener, and you did an amazing job covering so much in a short video!

[puffadder]

The 9th will always remind me of that glorious scene from Immortal Beloved

[alexro]

In my opinion, Beethoven's Symphony no. 9 is the greatest symphony ever written and one of the most memorable pieces of classical music. Every single note from it is perfection. I remember the first time I've listened to the entire symphony. I was truly fascinated by it!

[jarekwrzosek]

Beethoven, Schubert, Bruckner and Mahler: Wrote only 9 symphonies, and died.
Mozart: Laughs in over 40 symphonies.

[PeterAByrne]

In 2008, 16 years ago, I wrote in my e-Journal “May 7, 2024: Attend Beethoven’s grave in Vienna and listen to the Ninth Symphony at his feet on the 200th anniversary of its premiere.” I fulfilled that promise last month, travelling from Australia to Beethoven’s tomb with my iPod. In just the two hours I was there I met three other people, from Portugal, Japan and California, who had come to the grave on that same day for the same reason. Needless to say, there was much weeping, much joy, much embracing on that holy day in that sacred clearing in that Viennese cemetery. When I told Diego from Lisbon that I had actually genuflected to Beethoven, he showed me the wet patch on his right knee where he had done the same! Lifelong bonds formed on that magical day. Beethoven brings humanity together in an embrace of love and joy and gratitude, in the concert hall, beside his grave, everywhere. That same night, May 7, I then heard the Symphony again, this time live, in a staggering performance by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus under Riccardo Muti. The playing and the singing were at a level I’ve never heard before. A phenomenal day in my life. This video we’ve all enjoyed was such a loving testament to Beethoven and the climax of his whole life’s work. Thank you especially to whoever wrote it. Your words were/are magnificent. Reduced me to tears several times. And a little shout out for that wonderful Andre Rieu joke in there along the way! Brilliant. I was expecting to hear the famous quote by the Russian 19th century anarchist Mikhail Bakunin, so since it wasn’t quoted in your wonderful video I’ll finish my rave with it. Bakunin: Everything will pass and the world will perish, but the Ninth Symphony will remain.”

[darkwynggryph]

The image of Beethoven in KISS corpse paint will never leave me now. Bravo, good sir

[supergastonh]

It's happening!!! It's finallly happening!!!
The most awaited video of the whole series!!!

The classic of Classics!!

[johnthomas]

The best is when the orchestra gets into the music. When you see the violins, the percussion and the entire orchestra move with the music it becomes magic.

[slaughterofelysium]

i cant even lie i am crying right now, this symphony is why i still believe in humanity !


i also wanna give Beeth a hug cause goddamn

[Pluto-yffy]

One of the greatest compositions of all time - still sends shivers down my spine every time

[Replicaate]

I'm in tears, I really am. I was in an awful pessimistic mood, feeling uninspired to work on any art despite the several unfinished works staring me in the face. Until I watched this, and now I really do feel like things ain't so bad. I think I'm gonna go paint now - listening to Beethoven, of course.

[geek]

THANK YOU for helping me understand what I love. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

[duaneday]

Cats: 9 lives

Composers: 9 symphonies

[livejay]

This is begging to be PBS Kids show!
If you guys ink a deal after reading this, I only ask a fair 10%! Fantastic style!

[Ruhrpottpatriot]

Someone said to Brahms, that the last movement in his 1st was very similar to Beethovens 9th. Brahms answered: „Jawohl, und noch merkwürdiger ist, daß das jeder Esel gleich hört.“, or "Yes, and what’s even stranger, every donkey hears it straight away."


So great was Beethovens influence