Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World
Beethovens Neunte - Symphonie für die Welt
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The 9th Symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most popular pieces of classical music in the world. Even those who are not passionate about the classical music recognize the famous Ode to Joy. Despite the grim context in which it was created, the 9th Symphony leaves us fascinated, moved and uplifted by its creativity, its power and its culmination in the Ode to Joy. More than 160 years after it was written, Beethoven’s hymn to brotherhood was adopted by the European Union as its official anthem. But Beethoven’s Ninth is also met with enthusiasm far beyond the borders of Europe. What’s the explanation for its never ending success? What is it about this work of art that fascinates people all over the world?
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Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World | Music Documentary
Type: Clip • Published 2020-03-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Berger
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Berger
- Original Title
- Beethovens Neunte - Symphonie für die Welt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- DW, Sounding Images, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Berger
Christian Berger, Martin Roddewig, Claus Wischmann, Catharina Kleber
Janine Dauterich
Kristian Kähler
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Roddewig
Writer
Claus Wischmann
Writer
Janine Dauterich
Editor
Catharina Kleber
Writer
Christian Berger
Screenplay
Christian Berger
Director
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What is Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World about?
The 9th Symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most popular pieces of classical music in the world. Even those who are not passionate about the classical music recognize the famous Ode to Joy. Despite the grim context in which it was created, the 9th Symphony leaves us fascinated, moved and uplifted by its creativity, its power and its culmination in the Ode to Joy. More than 160 years after it was written, Beethoven’s hymn to brotherhood was adopted by the European Union as its official anthem. But Beethoven’s Ninth is also met with enthusiasm far beyond the borders of Europe. What’s the explanation for its never ending success? What is it about this work of art that fascinates people all over the world?
Who directed Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World?
Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World was directed by Christian Berger.
Who stars in Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World?
The principal cast of Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World includes Teodor Currentzis, Gabriel Prokofiev, Yutaka Sado, Tan Dun.
When was Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World released and how long is it?
Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.