Beethoven's 9th Symphony 4th Movement
"Ode To Joy" - Choral Finale

The Symphony No. 9 is a choral symphony, the last complete symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1822 and 1824. The Ninth is Beethoven's greatest work and one of the supreme achievements in the history of music.

The symphony was the first example of a major composer using voices in a symphony as opposed to only musical instruments. The words are sung during the final (4th) movement (section) of the symphony 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 text additions made by Beethoven.

Beethoven’s Ninth stands as a symbol of his achievements in bringing together people to extol the virtues of universal friendship. The poem speaks to people who yearn to be free from barriers, divisions, and oppression and has a strong message to all mankind: it is about living in peace and harmony together.

This performance is by the London Symphony Orchestra under the conductor Josef Krips. JollyGul is presenting this video with German lyrics and English translations.

Beethoven’s 9th Symphony is about 75 minutes long. We present here only the 4th Movement, the section that has the choral part. Our presentation is 24 minutes long.

JollyGul is a USA based independent not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote artists and spread the message of love, peace, tolerance and understanding through music of all genre to our global audience.

Our presentation is in solidarity and full support for the brave people of Ukraine as they face Russian aggression.

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Beethoven's 9th Symphony
4th Movement
"Ode To Joy" Choral Finale

With German Lyrics & English Translations

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

Lyrics: Friedrich Schiller

Performed by:

London Symphony Orchestra

Conductor: Josef Krips

Soloists:

Jennifer Vyvyan, Soprano
Shirley Verret, Mezzo-Soprano
Rudolph Petrak, Tenor
Donaldson Bell, Bass

Galaxy Images Credit: NASA

Video Publisher: JollyGul.com

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