Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125

#Rarity #CulturalHeritage #Beethoven #Symphony#9 #ChoralSymphony #Koussevitzky #BostonSymphonyOrchestra #ClassicalMusic #OdetoJoy #VinylRecord This legendary interpretation of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is a unique historical document, capturing the mastery of one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century at the very end of his career. Serge Koussevitzky, who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924 to 1949, returned to record this monumental work in 1950, a year before his death. This performance reveals the power and granite-like solidity of the maestro's approach—the first movement sounds stern and dramatic, while the famous finale, featuring Schiller's "Ode to Joy," is conveyed with tremendous emotional uplift and the orchestra's characteristic bass power. About the work: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is an unrivaled masterpiece, the first in music history to unite a symphony orchestra, choir, and soloists in the finale. It premiered in Vienna in 1824, when the composer had already completely lost his hearing. Today, this music is the anthem of the European Union and remains a symbol of freedom and unity. Structure of the symphony: 0:00 - I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso — A monumental and dramatic first movement, painting scenes of struggle and creation. 16:11 - II. Molto vivace — A swift and uniquely shaped scherzo, full of irrepressible energy. 27:52 - III. Adagio molto e cantabile — A sublime and lyrical slow movement, giving the listener moments of peace before the finale. 41:59 - IV. Presto — The final movement with chorus, based on Friedrich Schiller's "Ode to Joy" ("An die Freude"). Performers: Conductor: Serge Koussevitzky Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Year of recording: 1950 Dear listeners, you can support the channel: https://donatepay.ru/don/1448163 or https://t.me/rad_siar_al_bot or https://app.lava.top/1360410176?tabId=donate