Benjamin Zander conducts Beethoven Symphony No. 9 'Choral'

Songs (15)

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Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso

Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": II. Scherzo. Molto vivace - Presto

Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile

Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": IV. Finale: Chorus "An die Freude" ("Ode to Joy")

Benjamin Zander Discusses Beethoven Symphony No. 9: Introduction - Tempo: a personal preference

Discussion - Beethoven and tempo: the miracle of the metronome

Discussion - The case of the Ninth: history of past performances

Discussion - The purpose of this recording: a glimpse through different glasses

Discussion - Least controversial points: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th movements

Discussion - More controversial points: 1st movement

Discussion - The Adagio: what, exactly, constitutes a "slow" tempo

Discussion - Most controvesial points: the 4th movement

Discussion - Extremely controversial points & explanations (1): March and Double Fugue

Discussion - Extremely controversial points & explanations (2): Scherzo, Trio, and Prestissimo

Discussion - Closing thoughts: the ongoing exploration of a masterpiece

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