Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 in D minor: Ode to Joy [HQ]

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The Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (also known as "the Choral"), is Ludwig van Beethoven's final complete symphony. Completed in 1824, the symphony is one of the best-known works in classical music. Among critics, it is almost universally considered one of Beethoven's greatest works, and many consider it one of the greatest compositions in the western musical canon.

The symphony was the first example of a major composer using voices in a symphony (thus making it a choral symphony). The words are sung during the final movement by four vocal soloists and a chorus. They were taken from the "Ode to Joy", a poem written by Friedrich Schiller in 1785 and revised in 1803, with additions made by the composer. Today, it stands as one of the most played symphonies in the world.

In 2001, Beethoven's autograph score of the Ninth Symphony, held by the Berlin State Library, was added to the United Nations Memory of the World Programme Heritage list, becoming the first musical score so honored.

[ccSkydog]

my dad died just about 5 hours ago.. peacefully in hospice care.. i had left him just about 14 hours before...he loved this piece... heres to you Sven... love you old man.. Thanks for the lessons learned

[ghostfacedude]

And a man who was deaf, composed the greatest piece of music of all time. You've truly accomplished your life, when you've Loved something, as much as Ludwig Van Beethoven, loved his music.

[joefabuitz]

Beethoven is arguably the best composer of all time with Ode to Joy possibly the best piece of music ever written!

[wolfsmith]

As long as people love beautiful music there is hope for the world.

[ignaciolongaresdiaz]

I like that there are still people who listen to songs of this type

[robertdiceston]

Nothing beats the composers back then. Pain and hardships worked into and intertwining into their work. All this perfection running around in their heads as young boys.

[gintaremaksimovaite]

I highly respect German culture and German people. This composition of Ludwig van Beethoven is a true masterpiece and i wanted to express my true respect to German culture and German people. I know there are people who doesn’t listen to classical music today, but in my opinion this genre of music is very valuable.

[corvo]

"Dear God.... Seele's sent an Angel to us."

[jocelmagat]

6:57
Freude, schöner Götterfunken,
Tochter aus Elysium,
Wir betreten feuertrunken,
Himmlische, dein Heiligthum!

Deine Zauber binden wieder
Was die Mode streng geteilt;
Alle Menschen werden Brüder,
Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.

[AppalachianChangeling]

This is hands down the most powerful song ever written. It causes emotions in me that I never had before. When I'm listening to this, I don't know if I should dance for joy in the street or punch somebody in the face.

[jsh]

Since I was a child there is no other music that lifts my spirits, brings happiness, or just makes me stand and take notice such as Ode to Joy.

[Maskphan]

I love the nice slow build up from the opening to 6:57. Since it is a tune that is universally beloved, it is like the listener is just getting pumped for the crescendo!

[tdguy]

We are taking back the Pfalzgrafenstein castle from the zombies with this one🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥

[MKULTRA]

Surely the sound of this piece transcends the earth and reaches up to heaven itself. For all the evil man is capable of hearing this gives me faith that man is capable of great good and beauty, it is simply exquisite. Words fail, it lifts the spirit and elevates one beyond our day to day struggles. This will persist through the ages and echo through eternity.

[mkultra]

Surely this piece represents the best of what human beings can achieve, the beauty and power of it reaches up to shake the heavens, and must sing in gods own ears. I always try to imagine being one in the audience of people who heard it for the first time. Can you imagine, is there anything like it? Remember how you felt when you heard it for the first time.

[sofakingdom]

Symphony No. 9 in D minor was one of Beethoven's favorite pieces that he produced.

[dlo]

Long live Ludwig van Beethoven he will be one of my favorite classical song writers bc of his story he went most of his life def and still managed to make great music 🎹🎼🎻🎻🎶🎵

[pravinshingadia]

Never really appreciated music until I heard this. Then realised the power it had to move your emotions.

[hafizullahsufi]

Here's the words to the Ode to Joy:

Joy, beautiful spark of the gods,
Daughter of Elysium,
We enter fire imbibed,
Heavenly, thy sanctuary.

Be embraced, Millions!
This kiss for all the world!
Brothers!, above the starry canopy
A loving father must dwell.

Can you sense the Creator, world?
Seek him above the starry canopy.
Above the stars He must dwell.

Be embraced, Millions!
This kiss for all the world!
Brothers!, above the starry canopy
A loving father must dwell.

Can you sense the Creator, world?
Seek him above the starry canopy.
Above the stars He must dwell.

Joy, beautiful spark of the gods,
Daughter of Elysium,
We enter fire imbibed,
Heavenly, thy sanctuary.

Be embraced, Millions!
This kiss for all the world!
Brothers!, above the starry canopy
A loving father must dwell.

Can you sense the Creator, world?
Seek him above the starry canopy.
Above the stars He must dwell.

Be embraced, Millions!
This kiss for all the world!
Brothers!, above the starry canopy
A loving father must dwell.

Can you sense the Creator, world?
Seek him above the starry canopy.
Above the stars He must dwell.

Joy, daughter of Elysium
Thy magic reunites those
Whom stern custom has parted;
All men will become brothers
Under thy gentle wing.

Be embraced, Millions!
This kiss for all the world!
Brothers!, above the starry canopy
A loving father must dwell.

Joy, beautiful spark of Gods!,
Daughter of Elysium,
Joy, beatiful spark of Gods!

[rmm]

This is one of the songs that forever changed my outlook on music and gave me a greater appreciation for classical music! This is where my love and passion for violin began in 1998 and I've been playing since 😊