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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 200: Revolutionary work of art has spawned two centuries of joy,...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 2 months agoSymphony No. 9 was the pinnacle of Beethoven's remarkable career. Boston Public Library/Flickr, CC...
‘Beethoven’s Nine’ Director Larry Weinstein Set Out to Make a Doc About the Famed Symphony — but...
Variety via Yahoo News· 2 months agoWhen ARTE Germany CEO Wolfgang Bergmann approached Toronto director Larry Weinstein in January 2023...
John Suchet: The chaotic genesis of Beethoven’s greatest hit
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 1 month agoFew themes in classical music are more famous than the “Ode to Joy” setting in the final movement of...
Europe's anthem turns 200: Beethoven's ninth more political than ever
dpa international via Yahoo News· 2 months agoThe premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on May 7, 1824 was a great success. The...
Akron Symphony's new season to start with celebration of E.J. Thomas Hall's 50th anniversary
Akron Beacon Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Akron Symphony Orchestra has announced a nine-concert season for 2023-2024 with performances...
Keir Starmer chooses EU anthem as song that ‘sums up Labour Party’
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 7 months agoSir Keir says he enjoys listening to classical music 'quite intensely' to unwind - Christopher...
New analysis of Beethoven’s hair reveals possible cause of mysterious ailments, scientists say
CNN via Yahoo News· 1 month agoAn analysis of locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair suggest he had lead poisoning. It may have...
SBSO wraps up Beethoven symphonic cycle with No. 9
South Bend Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSOUTH BEND — The South Bend Symphony Orchestra concludes its multi-season cycle of all nine of Beethoven’s symphonies with its concert at 7:30 p.m. April...
Lima Symphony to perform 'Ode to Joy'
The Lima News, Ohio via Yahoo News· 3 months agoMar. 7—LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra season is winding down, but not before a few shows that should send the local musicians out with a bang. The orchestra will perform "Joyful, Joyful" ...
Beethoven’s hair reveals new insights into the composer’s health issues
CNN via Yahoo News· 1 month agoThis week, learn secrets unlocked by studying Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair, explore lava tubes where...