A message to humanity: Symphony No.9 by Ludwig Van Beethoven.

[@ClassicsExplained]

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[@BryanLikesCandy]

Never forget that a format war over the size of the compact disc was settled by Sony and Phillips to 74 minutes so that a complete 9th Symphony would fit. So CDs are 120mm in diameter because of the greatest piece of music ever written.

[@ClassicsExplained]

Yes! Was desperate to get that fact in there but didn’t know how without disrupting the flow so thank you for saying it for me!

[@arpitatwal528]

​@@ClassicsExplained And also the conductor was Furtwangler, perhaps the greatest conductor of Beethoven except Beethoven himself ❤

[@ClassicsExplained]

Yes the Furtwangler recordings are spine-tingling. The early ones very eerie given the political background

[@sifridbassoon]

one of the first albums I ever owned was a recording of the 9th. It was terrible. The needle would skip all over the place. I finally decided they had tried to pack too much onto a single record. This was back in the late 60s, so the recording tech was not as robust as now.

[@robertmatch6550]

It was an excellent choice to size CDs for that reason. Beethoven was and is worth it. Saw his Ninth Symphony staged in Anchorage a few years ago. In the Broadway musical "Bells Are Ringing" a 40s era messaging service is used as an ignorant relaying method by mobsters who want to run books without the cops being able to trce the calls. The crooks think they can use classical recordings as a sort of code but they get in trouble because they are ignorant and one of the horseraces they are taking bets on is coded as 'Beethoven's 10th Symphony'. The innocent women who run the answering service are way more cultured than the crooks and change the message to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Trouble ensues. Good thing it's a comedy.

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

For anyone who hasn't, make sure to bucket list at least one live concert of the Beethoven 9th in your life.

[@marionsutcliffe1119]

Or sing it! Just did that (complete train wreck of a reading, but that's ok!)

[@JRCSalter]

Already on the bucket list. Me and my dad were going to watch it a few years back, but for one reason or another, we didn't. Thankfully, it was for the best, as we later learned there was a power cut, and the performance was cancelled.

[@bugjuicereviewsarchive6447]

my cities symphony performed it recently lol it was epic

[@SvenTviking]

I can beat that. The 1812 overture played by the mass bands of the British army and GUNS of the Royal artillery. Saw that when I was 7 or 8.

[@_eli_dv_]

Going to see it in two weeks! Final performance under the conduncting of the current conductor at the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra! Packed house... two weeks and almost every seat is gone.

[@johnthomas3056]

The best is when the orchestra gets into the music. When you see the violins, the percussion and the entire orchestra move with the music it becomes magic.

[@salmonidae3667]

Wagner singing the bass parts of Symphony no 9 was something I did not know I needed until now

[@puffadder92]

The 9th will always remind me of that glorious scene from Immortal Beloved

[@quintorezwalker5210]

I watch it and it was emotional and inspiring to listen to this beloved masterpiece of Beethoven's 9th but the real mystery is the letter to his Immortal Beloved❤

[@halbos7637]

Gary Oldman became Beethoven. What a great movie.

[@quintorezwalker5210]

@@halbos7637 I watched for the first time and I really like Oldman's performance and his extraordinary role as Beethoven

[@halbos7637]

@@quintorezwalker5210 OH, and there is another movie with Liam Neeson as the GREAT BEETHOVEN. Check it out if you get a chance. The Gary Oldman version I feel is the better of the two. Liam and Gary are both great actors. 👍

[@quintorezwalker5210]

@@halbos7637 I see what I can do. And mostly thanks.

[@sydka9080]

I took a class at university in which the sole objective was to harmonically, thematically and then culturally analyze this piece, before which, I was oblivious to the master work this is. What an eye opener, and you did an amazing job covering so much in a short video!

[@sifridbassoon]

that must have been a wonderful class. I'm jealous.

[@kirstendonovan4092]

​@@sifridbassoonNot me.

[@Lil_Mozart_V]

Oooh what’s I called?

[@asdk3090]

So like a whole semester talking only about the 9th symphony? That sounds like it'll get old after a month l.

[@sydka9080]

​@@Lil_Mozart_V It was just "Beethoven's Ninth Symphony" ! One of the best classes I ever took

[@growler777]

This is not a joke. Your video made me cry.

[@mosesbrown4126]

Me too, bro. Good music be like that.

[@Slowlythinking]

Damn! It made cry as well.

[@wonderfulworld3503]

Same 😭

[@scordeteyla]

It made me cry too

[@annaaak]

Same

[@alex9920ro]

In my opinion, Beethoven's Symphony no. 9 is the greatest symphony ever written and one of the most memorable pieces of classical music. Every single note from it is perfection. I remember the first time I've listened to the entire symphony. I was truly fascinated by it!

[@Cancoillotteman]

and recognized as such accross cultures and times. I think that's the closest music ever got to sheer emotion !

[@peterwiles1299]

It’s one of the greatest creations of the human mind. Period.

[@lordhickory3322]

I am always fascinated by how a deaf man made such an awesome, perfect, harmonic, beautiful piece of Music without ever hearing a note of it. All the while I couldn’t even make a simple song even with today’s methods of composing digitally, giving you the ability to listen to your composition instantly and as many times as you want whenever you want… This man was a master of his craft, and he may have been mad, but I think he was mad in a good way.

[@JagNavBrett]

@alex9920ro I Played violin in school when I was younger 25 years ago. This was one of the songs we learned. I fell in love with it instantly. You are totally correct, it's one of the greatest musical pieces ever composed.

[@Jesusisyhwh]

My wife and I just listened to a live performance of the Ode to Joy last night and it was amazing!

[@emilyglass5313]

Such a beautiful piece. Beethoven will never be forgotten for being one of the many founding fathers of classical and romantic music.

[@IntegralKing]

Beethoven was WAY past the founding of Classical music. Haydn started it, but Beethoven finished it

[@Pluto-yf6fy]

One of the greatest compositions of all time - still sends shivers down my spine every time

[@geek49203]

THANK YOU for helping me understand what I love. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

[@philipmay3548]

It's the one symphony I can think of that is immediately recognized by merely its number. When someone says "the ninth", everyone knows they're talking about Beethoven.

[@CK-kd5pn]

I think the 5th can also be said to be recognized by number

[@eyvithorgeirsson6028]

That also applies to his 5th symphony

[@bline5891]

The CD Rom can contain 74 minutes of music because the big music companies decided they had to fit the 9th in its entirety.

[@ClassicsExplained]

What a great fact!

[@stanleyinhkg]

Thanks

[@ClassicsExplained]

Thank you - have a happy festive season -

[@stanleyinhkg]

@ I show your video to my students and it helps them understand more about this legendary composer. 🙏🏻

[@jarekwrzosek2048]

Beethoven, Schubert, Bruckner and Mahler: Wrote only 9 symphonies, and died. Mozart: Laughs in over 40 symphonies.

[@marso_sounds]

and then we have Haydn...

[@Henri.d.Olivoir]

And Haydn in over 100. However, both Mozart's and Haydn's symphonies are so extremely repetitive in content that they could easily be reduced to 2 or 3 pieces

[@EggyB]

You beat me to it lol

[@cherillinabeel9028]

​@@Henri.d.Olivoiryes, thank you for saying this! Quantity does not mean quality

[@Henri.d.Olivoir]

@@cherillinabeel9028 Exactly, you're very wise!

[@supergastonh]

It's happening!!! It's finallly happening!!! The most awaited video of the whole series!!! The classic of Classics!!

[@AntonyMegaPrime]

the pinnacle of tonal music

[@QuantumMag-u1l]

Che, vos comentas en el canal de Filosofía de película?

[@supergastonh]

@@QuantumMag-u1l si así es. Soy seguidor de huesos amarillos

[@QuantumMag-u1l]

@@supergastonh Jajaja mirá donde te vengo a encontrar, ví tu foto de perfil y me parecía conocida

[@e7yu]

So very "Beautiful"🎉

[@duaneday5474]

Cats: 9 lives Composers: 9 symphonies

[@purajieloh5669]

each symphony takes a life

[@darkwynggryph]

The image of Beethoven in KISS corpse paint will never leave me now. Bravo, good sir

[@cgardner85]

Before there was Gene Simmons there was Ludwig van Beethoven the original rock and roll bad boy. 😊

[@jarekwrzosek2048]

Don't even mention the Anime Beethoven. XD

[@Replicaate]

I'm in tears, I really am. I was in an awful pessimistic mood, feeling uninspired to work on any art despite the several unfinished works staring me in the face. Until I watched this, and now I really do feel like things ain't so bad. I think I'm gonna go paint now - listening to Beethoven, of course.

[@ClassicsExplained]

Wow! Delighted to have lifted your spirits - what would make our day is if you could share your reaction painting with us :))

[@jackiebayliss]

And here we are 200 years later talking about a man who wrote the most beautiful masterpiece ever. Beethoven was on another level of genius.

[@brianshoubert7803]

200 years! Beethoven's brilliant creation is immortal!

[@PeterAByrne]

In 2008, 16 years ago, I wrote in my e-Journal “May 7, 2024: Attend Beethoven’s grave in Vienna and listen to the Ninth Symphony at his feet on the 200th anniversary of its premiere.” I fulfilled that promise last month, travelling from Australia to Beethoven’s tomb with my iPod. In just the two hours I was there I met three other people, from Portugal, Japan and California, who had come to the grave on that same day for the same reason. Needless to say, there was much weeping, much joy, much embracing on that holy day in that sacred clearing in that Viennese cemetery. When I told Diego from Lisbon that I had actually genuflected to Beethoven, he showed me the wet patch on his right knee where he had done the same! Lifelong bonds formed on that magical day. Beethoven brings humanity together in an embrace of love and joy and gratitude, in the concert hall, beside his grave, everywhere. That same night, May 7, I then heard the Symphony again, this time live, in a staggering performance by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus under Riccardo Muti. The playing and the singing were at a level I’ve never heard before. A phenomenal day in my life. This video we’ve all enjoyed was such a loving testament to Beethoven and the climax of his whole life’s work. Thank you especially to whoever wrote it. Your words were/are magnificent. Reduced me to tears several times. And a little shout out for that wonderful Andre Rieu joke in there along the way! Brilliant. I was expecting to hear the famous quote by the Russian 19th century anarchist Mikhail Bakunin, so since it wasn’t quoted in your wonderful video I’ll finish my rave with it. Bakunin: Everything will pass and the world will perish, but the Ninth Symphony will remain.”

[@nathalieplum2137]

Thank you for sharing this with us ☺

[@PeterAByrne]

@@nathalieplum2137Thank you for your lovely comment. Appreciated.

[@dr.glenns.prince-abbi1002]

PeterABryne, you can never know what you did to me by sharing these wonderful words. Thank you so much. Just reading your story moved me to break out in tears several times - in the course of reading it!! Beethoven remains a tremendous gift of God to humanity and he gave tremendous gifts to humanity by his music, and the Ninth Symphony is the quintessence of it all!

[@PeterAByrne]

@@dr.glenns.prince-abbi1002​ I saw your comment. Thank you so much for making contact. I’m so gratified and delighted that Beethoven plays such a beautiful role in your life too!! Thanks so much for writing. I’m going to enjoy another live performance of the Ninth Symphony tomorrow night here in my home town of Melbourne Australia. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is playing it Thursday, Friday and Saturday and I have tickets for all three!! Nothing exceeds like excess. lol Here’s what Bruckner said about the opening moments Ninth Symphony of Beethoven: “Not just the beginning of a symphony; the beginning of music itself.” ❤❤

[@pointly]

Do you hear us Beethoven? The world has not forgotten you.

[@sifridbassoon]

I believe hands down that the slow Ihr stürzt nieder Millionen section in the middle of the finale is the best proof for the existence of God.

[@ClassicsExplained]

TOTALLY agree!!

[@DeflatingAtheism]

“VOOORRRR GOOOOOTTTT” Even if someone doesn’t speak German, they know EXACTLY what he’s talking about!

[@Ruhrpottpatriot]

Someone said to Brahms, that the last movement in his 1st was very similar to Beethovens 9th. Brahms answered: „Jawohl, und noch merkwürdiger ist, daß das jeder Esel gleich hört.“, or "Yes, and what’s even stranger, every donkey hears it straight away." So great was Beethovens influence

[@letbrainrainonme6419]

Sounds like something brahms would say

[@tonyk736]

This is the only song that just makes me weep every time because it's so beautiful. Thank you Beethoven for this gift from 200 years ago!

[@baritone_vocalist]

I actually performed this piece last year as a bass in the choir section! The choir section of the finale was surprisingly challenging at certain points, but it was really fun to sing as well! This piece is definitely one of Beethoven's greatest for orchestra and choir and one of the greatest pieces ever period. The bass line in this piece is still engrained into my memory and probably will stay that way for a while😅

[@TristanMA]

Other famous finales in Art Music come from the end of Rossini's William Tell Overture, Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Rimsky-Korsakov's Russian Easter Overture, Stravinsky's Firebird, Puccini's Turandot, and Respighi's Pines of Rome.

[@cgardner85]

I had the honour visit Bonn Germany yesterday and my main objective was to visit the Beethoven’s House Museum. Knowing this is the two hundred anniversary of the first performance of the 9th I was moved to tears when I seen a picture of Leonard Bernstein chipping away at the Berlin Wall and his performance of the Ode to Freedom concert in Berlin. This masterpiece in my humble opinion is the international anthem for all of humanity.

[@slaughterofelysium]

i cant even lie i am crying right now, this symphony is why i still believe in humanity ! i also wanna give Beeth a hug cause goddamn

[@bfrhoden8037]

Fabulous. Thanks.

[@shpetimmehmeti2755]

I was part of the Wiener Symphony a few Months ago where we performed this piece at the Wiener Konzerthaus it was truly one of the best things i have excperienced i remmeber after the concert i was sheding tears from joy and from being overwhelemed it was a night i'll never forget !! Hail Bethoveen !!

[@luisfelipegoncalves4977]

Now be waitin for the other great ninths. Dvořák, Schubert and Bruckner

[@nino-vn9xl]

Mahler:)

[@luisfelipegoncalves4977]

@nino-vn9xl Mahler's Ninth doesn't have the same weight or recognition as the other ones, though I could see a video on his Eighth, Second or Sixth, which are more recognizable.

[@luisfelipegoncalves4977]

Correction: They already did Dvořák's Ninth

[@ThijmenVlieg]

But we absolutely need Dvorak's 7th !!!😂😂😂​@@luisfelipegoncalves4977

[@ThijmenVlieg]

Oops wrong emoji

[@livejay9062]

This is begging to be PBS Kids show! If you guys ink a deal after reading this, I only ask a fair 10%! Fantastic style!

[@arnowisp6244]

Sadly something this Pro European won't be allowed.

[@kirstendonovan4092]

​Yes they will

[@dan2te2]

When I clicked on this video, I didn't expect a well animated and funny lesson on Beethoven's life. Great Video!

[@ClassicsExplained]

Check out the rest of the channel!

[@ForceOfPhoenixx]

Absolutely marvelous gem of a video. My immortal beloved composer lives with his sublime music. 🩷

[@blakedextersmith1]

This channel is a gem thank you

[@lhistoirenousledira]

Wonderful !!!

[@loganfruchtman953]

Great time to upload on the 200th anniversary of the 9th Symphony

[@hrench]

I heard on the radio today that today is the 200th anniversary of the ninth. Now I know the story.

[@MrVonweber]

Perfect! Will share this in my college music appreciation class as we are finishing but an exploration of Beethoven!!!

[@thanospets1904]

Amazing work What a beautiful KZbin channel I'll wait patiently to see one of my favorite parts Schubert's Trout

[@napatanakewattanakul925]

Beautifully narration for the most beautiful symphony ever written, your video moved me Thank you

[@gilangignasraharjo6138]

This is such an increadible explanation... thank you, and congratulation

[@pinkchanelgirl5]

The voice of the narrator captures me ❤ I could listen to him all day long explaining me the world

[@Mustafiz1972]

This is, simply put, the best thing I have seen on KZbin.

[@gabrielkatz1295]

Thank you for doing these amazing videos

[@nospoon17]

I’ve always absolutely loved his 9th symphony. After watching this video I love it even more. Thank you for this video.

[@tables8709]

I can’t stop rewatching this video, it’s just perfect, just like the 9th symphony

[@kar_karych359]

DAMN, these videos are great, cant express how happy I am to find this chanel! Thank you!

[@subsonicmm]

These important, lovely pieces get more and more riveting and extensive, it's hard not to be enamored anew over and over again with each new feature.

[@marcoorbello80]

Thank you SO much for this amazing video, I loved every second of it

[@shelbynamels7948]

I always get something in my eyes when i listen to the Santander flash mob coming together in the square to the sound of the Ninth.

[@dimasgirl2749]

Ode to Joy has been used in the hymn, Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee.

[@Joe-fl2fp]

This is a great and entertaining summary of the symphony. Thank you!

[@EFO841]

Teared up a little bit, this was always one of my favorites of Beethoven's, and the story behind it make it so much greater!!

[@danielteo6863]

Best rendition to commemorate the 200th year of the premiere of the immortal Choral Symphony. 😃

[@bachissimp1792]

Your characterization and visualization of music makes me cry,is very special and amazing to me❤

[@golden_smaug]

The way you put music into words makes me shake in emotion, like I want to cry but I'm so glad because I can describe what I feel with the music that I laugh and smile, thank you

[@TristanMA]

Beethoven's 9th Symphony appeared in Little Einsteins: Our Huge Adventure (which then split into A Brand New Outfit and The MIssing Invitation). He was also known for his Works for Halloween: Including his 5th Symphony in C Minor (with its 4- note motif), Moonlight Sonata, Appassioanta Sonata, Egmont (with its Dark Overture), For Earth Day" 6th Symhony in F Major "Pastoral", and For Christmas" Fur Elise. He also wrote only one opera: Fidelio.

[@stilluun]

thank you! what a great way to start my saturday. i think ill listen to 9th otw to work

[@alessandroferrari2166]

What an incredible channel this is. Thank you.

[@88franko]

this is your best video yet. Can't wait for more.

[@Time_Traveling_Corgi]

Thank you for this perspective. I knew the basic picture of Beethoven, but you let me see a little of his soul and brought him to life. Thank you.

[@75spinoza]

The animation and narration are excellent !

[@rayati2284]

This year is the bicentennial of the 9th!! You can't imagine how long I have been waiting for this video, and you didn't disappoint. You hit most of the points that I think mattered. (honorable mention for Beethoven's "faithful secretary"; it's a bit more amusing when you're aware of Anton Schindler and all the lies he told about Beethoven XD) I swear this is one of my favorite symphonies, no, PIECES ever.

[@harperbyrne94]

Thank you for making content that so perfectly captures what’s compelling about classical music in such a fun, accessible way! This is the stuff that’ll keep this music alive

[@originaozz]

Woahhhh this video is an actual artpiece. Honestly, so much hope & bittersweetness. Deserving for the GOAT Beethoven.

[@thecornerkid402]

I’m so excited. I’ve heard for most of my life that The 9th (note capitalization) is the greatest piece ever composed and I love it. But I don’t understand why it’s held as this incredible achievement and I credit that to a lack of understanding and I want to understand.

[@TheClassicalGuyNow]

My friend, this is the first time I have felt obligated to respond to any video. The showing moved me, the script was perfect and the video was made to enthral the viewer. Keep going, you have earned a dedicated supporter!

[@ClassicsExplained]

We appreciate it. Thank you

My grandpa, who sang in the chorus of the Minicipal Theatre of Rio, always told me that at first it was Freedom instead of Joy, in german Freiheit instead of Freude, but he changed it to Freude in order not to sound too political and displease the authorities of the time.

[@JustarandomaccountInnit-is8lf]

It was originally “Freude” but Leonard Bernstein changed it to “Freiheit” for a performance after the fall of the Berlin wall during Christmas of 1989 (not implying that you didn’t know this btw). I got this info from wikipedia just to clarify.

@@JustarandomaccountInnit-is8lf I actually didn't know the 1989 bit. Definately adding to my historic notes. 😊

[@ElizabethMcCormick-s2n]

This shows that even when you become disabled, you can still do amazing things!

[@ElizabethMcCormick-s2n]

Beethoven proved that with this symphony!

[@larrylloco]

I think it’s a really nice touch to have all the other composers appearing in the video to point out the influence of Beethoven on others.

[@goldiefoggy]

Freude, schöner Götterfunken Töchter aus Elysium Wir betreten feuertrunken Himmlischer, dein Heiligtum🥳

[@_Yummyegg]

Another absolute BANGER of a video

[@andyxyz01]

Ode to ode to joy (set to the music of Beethoven 9) Glory unto Beethoven who fell not to insanity, Conqueror of nihilism, lover of humanity. Live forever, great composer, in the hearts of millions, May your music reach the stars and be praised for eternity! You have mastered every musical technique in existence, And you invented multiple new ones in your brilliance. Your counterpoint is the point, and oh those wonderful contrasts: All accomplished while you were deaf-what inspiring persistence! Oh how fate has tormented you; oh how hard you must have fought. You could not hear as the people did thunderously applaud. Loved forever, Christlike figure, as long as mankind exists. Your suffering has raised mankind up to hear the voice of God!

[@arnowisp6244]

Amen

[@mcbill7352]

Wtf is this lmao

[@asianperson104]

Happy 200th year anniversary of this masterpiece !!!!

[@Dottor_J]

The story behind the 9th is really inspiring. The music exudes perseverance and optimism in spite of all of his personal hardships. It's very human indeed. Btw this channel is very underrated

[@maximilliancamilleri7907]

That was a joy to watch

[@ichigocandy2244]

oh dang, i've been listening it many times but I'm so dumb that i didn't realize the first three mvmt fragments are included in the 4th mvmt opening. that seriously gave me chills my classics explained video #1 goes to this.

[@artievipperla2635]

What a marvelously rich tribute to this masterpiece. Thank you and blessings. 🙏❤️

[@MCowie]

Well done. Great video. In my mind this symphony is the pinnacle of music. You did it justice.

[@craigbrush5784]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.

[@Waddehaddeduddedaa]

This is be best video on classical music I have ever seen.

[@ClassicsExplained]

Check out our other videos!

[@tonybarde2572]

Ode to Joy was featured in the 1988 film Die Hard

[@idonkat6097]

We need a video on Tchaikovsky's Pathétique next

[@kirstendonovan4092]

We also need a video about Stravinsky's Firebird Suite afterwards.

[@kittymervine6115]

I am so bringing popcorn to the next performance I attend!

[@Nogdev]

Man oh man. What a video! The visuals, the narration, the apt usage of music snippets, and of course, the immense respect you pay to this wondrous symphony, all of them were simply perfect. I don't think it'll ever be possible to talk about this symphony on KZbin or any other visual media in a way that'd surpass yours. God you made me almost cry with the exhilaration of your narration! Wonderful! Bravo!

[@mikefitzgerald18]

Ode to joy was also the anthem of Rhodesia

[@lisys511]

Good job with your wonderful animations mate!! :3 👍🌸💖🎼🎻

[@LittleB2007]

Your Beethoven reminds me of recently deceased Seiji Ozawa: Energetic, capricious, always out of the box and... well, with disheveled silver hair of course. 😂 RIP Maestro

[@danieldowling9553]

Your videos are so enlightenmenting. Thank you so much for making these.

[@Raikaska]

WOW!!!!!!! This is such great storytelling!

[@angelobee2038]

PERFECT THANK🐝🐝🐝

[@laxmilange]

This video is a masterpiece! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@FreyjaRKim]

I made a playlist that is just Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 played by different orchestras, different conductors. Every time someone asked me what my favourite song is, I always said it is Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. It's a masterpiece beyond comprehension.

[@michaels_000]

Drop the playlist

[@treeskates]

I did the same thing but with vinyl recordings of the 9th back in the 70s.

[@Foga001]

Incredible amazing job!

[@SonamChopelLepcha]

Man you are something else you earned a subscriber.