Editors' Notes A fast-paced, thrilling peformance—as Beethoven originally intended.
Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral"
Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
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Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": II. Scherzo. Molto vivace - Presto
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12:27
Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": III. Adagio molto e cantabile
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11:08
Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 "Choral": IV. Finale: Chorus "An die Freude" ("Ode to Joy")
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21:46
Benjamin Zander Discusses Beethoven Symphony No. 9: Introduction - Tempo: a personal preference
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Benjamin Zander
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4:54
Discussion - Beethoven and tempo: the miracle of the metronome
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Benjamin Zander
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6:30
Discussion - The case of the Ninth: history of past performances
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Benjamin Zander
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12:13
Discussion - The purpose of this recording: a glimpse through different glasses
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Benjamin Zander
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2:55
Discussion - Least controversial points: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th movements
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Benjamin Zander
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24:20
Discussion - More controversial points: 1st movement
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Benjamin Zander
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13:37
Discussion - The Adagio: what, exactly, constitutes a "slow" tempo
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Benjamin Zander
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29:25
Discussion - Most controvesial points: the 4th movement
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Benjamin Zander
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8:03
Discussion - Extremely controversial points & explanations (1): March and Double Fugue
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Benjamin Zander
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22:30
Discussion - Extremely controversial points & explanations (2): Scherzo, Trio, and Prestissimo
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Benjamin Zander
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27:13
Discussion - Closing thoughts: the ongoing exploration of a masterpiece
By Ludwig van Beethoven
Benjamin Zander
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8:11