Beethoven Symphony No 9, George Szell - Cleveland Orchestra
Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven)
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This article is about the composition. For the German poem, see Ode to Joy. For the EU and Council of Europe adaptation, see European Anthem.
A page from Beethoven's manuscript of the 9th Symphony.The Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral" is the final complete symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven. Completed in 1824, the symphony is one of the best known works of the Western classical repertoire. It is considered one of Beethoven's most highly regarded masterpieces and one of the greatest artistic achievements in human history.
The symphony was the first example of a major composer using voices in a 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.
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