Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
11/6/2015, 4 Tracks, 1:03:23
Featuring
Mariss Jansons
Christiane Karg
Mihoko Fujimura
Michael Schade
Michael Volle
Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Interpretation
Mariss Jansons, the conductor, and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks see themselves as 'ambassadors' for Beethoven's nine symphonies, which they consider a core part of the orchestral repertoire.
Recording & Production
This album features live recordings of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 from a 2012 tour in Japan, specifically from Tokyo's Suntory Hall.
Cultural Impact
Beethoven's original manuscript for the Ninth Symphony has been recognized by UNESCO and added to its Memory of the World Programme.
Critical Reception
Some of Beethoven's contemporaries initially viewed his Ninth Symphony as a 'monstrosity and an aberration,' but its significance was soon recognized.
Cultural Impact
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, with its famous finale setting Schiller's 'Ode to Joy,' is the official European Anthem, though performed instrumentally due to linguistic diversity.
Composition History
The idea to integrate Schiller's 'Ode to Joy' into the Ninth Symphony came to Beethoven at the 'last minute' in late 1823, shortly before completing the composition, which he had started sketching in 1815.
Compositional Technique
Beethoven shifted the balance of the Ninth Symphony by placing the slow movement in the third position, addressing the extended length of the choral finale.
