Beethoven 9th Symphony (Documentary)
Description
Ludwig van Beethoven's ninth and last symphony is considered one of the highlights of symphonic music. Through the use of song, Beethoven questions the effect of purely instrumental music-influencing generations of composers after him. German Beethoven expert Wulf Konold explains the central characteristics of this exciting masterpiece. Claudio Abbado conducts the Berlin Philharmonic.
Runtime
27 min
Series
- Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music: Beethoven 9th Symphony (2)
- Discovering Masterpieces of Classical Music (20)
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Date of Publication
[2014], c2007
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Films on Demand
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