Beethoven 9th Symphony - Movement IV - 'Ode to Joy'

Folsom Symphony and Sacramento Master Singers "Glorious Beethoven" March 25, 2012. Beethoven Symphony No.9 "Choral" Movement IV. Michael Neumann, Folsom Symphony Music Director & Conductor. Soloists: Robin Fisher, Soprano; Buffy Baggott, Mezzo soprano; Jaeho Lee, tenor; Burr Phillips, Bass. Chorus: Sacramento Master Singers with American River College Chamber Choir. Dr. Ralph Hughes, Music Director. Three Stages (Harris Center For the Arts), Folsom, California.

[jamminjohn]

Does anyone else cry happy tears listening to the sections of this movement? Absolute perfection even 200 years later

[magheentdm]

Ludwig van Beethoven
A man who wrote countless pieces of music, each and every one a masterpiece in a class of its own
A man who lost the will to live after the discovery he wouldn't be able to hear music, the only undisputed passion in his life, but gave up on suicide because "he couldn't bare to leave this world before he had left it with his work"
A man whose composing remained as masterful during his deafness, some say it improved
A man who restlessly broke the rules of music, even implementing choir in a symphony
A man who has been dead for centuries, but is actually immortal and brought back to life every time his music is performed
A man whose music is recognized by those that don't listen to him at all
A man whose music is now considered boring by the majority and still manages to get 75 Million listeners
A legend in all of its glory!

[Orein]

I was actually there when they performed this, volunteering some of my time to work backstage. (putting out food for the musicians lol) This is a pretty good recording, but I have to say, there is NOTHING like hearing this live. It doesn't matter where you live or who performs it, if you get a chance to hear Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, TAKE IT!!!

[RKidd-exrh]

This piece of art was written by a Deaf gives testament to the capability of what humans can achieve.

[darwinprime]

The choral bit breaks me every time. Something inside me goes hot, like I'm feeling true love of humanity expressed musically.

[Ghost]

When I listen to "Ode to Joy" so do my neighbors...

[awesomepotato]

This song is the greatest piece of music known to mankind and it will be like that forever.

[undead.rising]

I love how the alto soloist looks at the other soloists with her undivided attention - it's incredibly respectful.

[KirameshiHakume]

Who else gets goosebumps and the big happy from this masterpiece?

[ocilassolrac]

12:51 this next part always gives me goose bumps, that’s when I crank the volume even higher and get a spine tingling sensation!!

[natsdad]

The man was deaf when he wrote this, pure genius

[mikesteele]

I'm a rock musician but absolutely mesmerized by the talent and flawless perfection of classical musicians. I write simple music I'm just in awe of these great compsers and their ability to write the score for dozens of instruments.

[MAcavalryman]

It takes a special kind of person to give Beethoven's Ode To Joy a thumbs down.

[StephenB]

You know how sometimes you get a tune "stuck" in your head, and you sometimes can't seem to get rid of it? Well, from what I have read, Beethoven had this tune "stuck" in his head since he was nine or ten years old. He doesn't write it down until he's old and completely deaf.

[corybernthon]

I'm listening to this song on my Bose wireless Bluetooth headphones and it's like I'm right there in the audience listening to this masterpiece! Wonderful!

[KwizatsHaderach]

Arguably the best piece of music written....ever.

True story: as a metalhead, I gained massive appreciation for the depth and “heaviness” of this piece from a music class decades ago. The back story just makes it that much more majestic.

It still gives me goosebumps.

[Paulib]

i'll never forget the first time i heard this at Lincoln Center. i cried it was so beautiful :')

[robertkipp]

It never ceases to amaze me that no matter which version I watch, the conductor is always disheveled at the end - must take a lot of energy to do this

[beckybanta]

I have been blessed to be in 2 chorus groups years ago. Have sung this twice with the The Cincinnati Orchestra & once with The Lexington (Kentucky) Orchestra; twice in German & once in English. The uniting of our vocal instruments with the orchestra instruments is beyond measure! Goosebumps everytime I hear it, mixed with tears of joy! God's masterpiece by way of Beethoven's immense talents. I am thankful! 🎵🎶🎵

[ayahska]

My favourite part is watching the soloist in the blueish dress looking at the other soloists sing with SO MUCH APPRECIATION and genuine joy. She really knows how to appreciate music! I absolutely adore her. And I agree with another commenter - any chance one gets to listen to this symphony live, we ought to take it! I haven't had the luck yet. Some day!