Ode to Freedom
Ode an die Freiheit
Synopsis
Conducted by Leonard Bernstein, this is an historic performance marking the fall of the Berlin Wall. Performed on Christmas Day 1989 in the former East Berlin, a concert that unites an cast former eastern and western Berlin musicians and vocalists, among with an international cast of musicians, for a moving performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Burton
- Original Score
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Original Title
- Ode an die Freiheit
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Unitel, BR, KCET, Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Burton
Ludwig van Beethoven
Harry J. Kraut, Horant H. Hohlfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Burton
Director
Harry J. Kraut
Producer
Horant H. Hohlfeld
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ode to Freedom
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What is Ode to Freedom about?
Conducted by Leonard Bernstein, this is an historic performance marking the fall of the Berlin Wall. Performed on Christmas Day 1989 in the former East Berlin, a concert that unites an cast former eastern and western Berlin musicians and vocalists, among with an international cast of musicians, for a moving performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Who directed Ode to Freedom?
Ode to Freedom was directed by Humphrey Burton.
Who stars in Ode to Freedom?
The principal cast of Ode to Freedom includes Leonard Bernstein, June Anderson, Klaus König, Jan-Hendrik Rootering.
When was Ode to Freedom released and how long is it?
Ode to Freedom was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Ode to Freedom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ode to Freedom was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.