Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, 4th movement | Paavo Järvi and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen

Paavo Järvi and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen at the Beethovenfest Bonn 2009.

The Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, also known as Beethoven's 9th, is the final complete symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1822 and 1824. One of the best-known works in common practice music Beethoven‘s Symphony No. 9 in D minor is regarded by many critics and musicologists as one of Beethoven's greatest works and one of the supreme achievements in the history of western music.

The first, second and third movements are each given a brief reintroduction, each is rejected. "Freunde, nicht diese Töne!" (Friends, not these tones!) sings a baritone, then vocal soloists, chorus and orchestra all join forces in the musical setting of Friedrich Schiller's "Ode to Joy." A celebration of creation, and more: an invitation to join in a universal brotherhood of man: "Seid umschlungen, Millionen!" (Be embraced, ye millions!). The symphony was the first example of a major composer using voices in a symphony.

Deutsche Welle and Unitel Classica present Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen recorded at the Beethovenhalle Bonn 2009.

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