Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World | Music Documentary

“Beethoven’s Ninth” is a music documentary on the occasion of the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven. To this day, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is one of the most popular pieces of classical music around the world. In this 90-minute film, you will discover new interpretations of the famous Ninth, performed by passionate musicians.

Watch as Greek conductor Teodor Currentzis works on Beethoven’s Ninth with his ensemble, MusicAeterna. Or observe Chinese composer and Oscar winner Tan Dun as he creates a new composition inspired by the great Beethoven symphony. Experience first-hand the Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as they interpret the Ninth, in part using instruments built by the musicians themselves. Visit a favela in Brazil, where Beethovens’s music helps people get off the streets. Be amazed as a choir of 10,000 in Japan sings the “Ode to Joy,” the final chorus of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, with great enthusiasm. Learn how Paul Whittaker helps make Beethoven, who himself became deaf, accessible for deaf people. And find out how British DJ Gabriel Prokofiev performs a symphonic remix of Beethoven’s Ninth.

At the end of this musical journey, you will see that in every country on the globe, people dream of a better world in which human beings can live as brothers and sisters. In playing and singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, this dream becomes true, if only for a moment. A breathtaking documentary about the greatest symphony of all times - shot in Shanghai, Osaka, Sao Paolo, Salzburg, Kinshasa, Barcelona and Bonn.

Starring:
Teodor Currentzis
Tan Dun
Gabriel Prokofiev
Yutaka Sado
Armand Diangienda
Paul Whittaker
Isaac Karabtchevsky

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[chasehicks]

The deaf children experiencing music was an honor to watch, thank you for this documentary

[dharmaofdog]

You don't listen to the Ninth with your ears - you hear it, feel it with your Heart & Soul. No coincidence the deafness of the Composer.

[leascaart]

The smile on those deaf kids faces just brings me so much joy. I love it. Music is so important in your life.

[Acujeremy]

Beethoven #9 is the greatest piece of music of all time!

[lucindasloan]

Thank you! Beethoven wants to heal our broken world.

[kailasac]

My eyes getting moist seeing all these wonderful people united in their quest for joy and brotherhood. Wow! And I remember again what our European Union stands for and what it is we strive for....BRAVO! Für Brüderlichkeit!!

[ryanaugustus]

30 seconds in and I’m already a mess. Thank you so much for the 9th, LVB.

[vloggingismyhobby]

I didint know about Beethoven and about his Music. But this Pandemic makes my mind turn interested about music. Weeks ago i buy secondhand cheap keyboard bcoz i want to learn to play a piano. So i watch Youtube to learn how to play a piano chords in keyboard. While im searching on youtube i watch the musician playing Mozart and Beethoven Song. So ill became interested about the Stories and music of Beethoven and Mozart. I watch their Movies and documentaries stories and search their on Wikipedia about their. So ill become interested and addicted to watch their Music and Stories here in youtube, That is why im here to watch.🤩 I'd really love to play and to sing beethoven and mozart works. But suddenly i didint know how to play a piano. 😔 i just pressing my keyboard note by note and some of basic chords. This Pandemic gives me a deep interested about Music of Beethoven and Mozart. These Geniuses are a True kind of Masterpiece in Music. Greetings here from the Philippines.🇵🇭😍👋

[ΓιωργοςΧατζης-οη]

This was so beautiful! I cried so much... It is amazing to see people uniting for a common purpose, music. The 9th symphony of Beethoven is indeed the bond between people❤

[veritasphoto]

Oh... My... God! Ten Thousand Voices Singing Together the "Ode to Joy"! This documentary was a discovery I had to share with friends! Amazing! Chilling! Soul-Shaking! Wow Wow Wow!

[toms]

I had listened to 9th recordings many times in my home.
All recordings lack, due to limits of the speakers, etc.
I finally went to a live performance (NJ Symphony, New Brunswick venue) about ten years ago.
It was shocking.
I couldn't stop shaking.
When the 4th movement came around, the 4 soloists were just spellbinding.
The harmonies were such that I could not have imagined.
Compared to the LPs I had listened to for years, it was X10.
Everyone should attend a quality live performance of this seminal work.

[郭子勋]

that 10000 people singing together scene... so touched!

[azizbekasadov]

we are so different and unique, we are all humans, and despite cultural, economic, or any other differences, immortal music unites us all. salutations to Beethoven and his legacy

[garymeise]

Already in love with both the Congo and Japan, opposite as they might be considered, but goodness thx to this documentary, obsessed. Just stunned. The union caused by the Ninth

[satishkumarsubramaniam]

OMG tears in my eyes thank god for sending Beethoven to this world

[ralfmeyer]

I am a Metal fan, (Nightwish), but in my opinon, Beethoven is the Father of this styles. And his Ninth, the best Human ever composed.( sorry Mozart, Bach etc)

[jgamez]

Absolutely, the greatest symphony of all time !

[josecolon]

This who documentary moved me to tears because this is the power if music, no matter the language or the culture. This is the power of a special piece of music.

[abdelilahabdel]

There have been and will be many princes, but there is only one Beethoven

[bicyclist]

I grew up listening to classical music. My grandmother played it all the time on cassette and vinyl. I eventually grew to appreciate it. I went to Europe in August of 1990 with my girlfriend and had the privilege of going to the Motzart music festival. I love Beethoven just as well. This was very moving. Its very encouraging to see how classical and Beethoven have crossed so many cultural and language barriers. Classical music has brought so many different people across the world together. Thank you.