Ode to Joy

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Ode to Joy by Ludwig van Beethoven

About Ode to Joy

Beethoven, perhaps the greatest of the classical composers, wrote Ode to Joy towards the end of his career. He was deaf and ill and had suffered much in his lifetime. Yet he was able to compose this magnificent piece by hearing it in his head. He never heard it played. It is said that at its premiere performance, Beethoven was conducting and it wasn't until he turned to the audience at the end and saw them standing and applauding and yelling out praise and emotion .

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About this song

Credited to: Ludwig van Beethoven, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Eugen Jochum
Album: Classical Clips Vol. 2 · Track 43 of 51
Released: June 10, 2022
Duration: 1:47
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