Beethoven's 9th Symphony
The premiere of Beethoven's 9th Symphony marked a groundbreaking moment in music history with the unprecedented inclusion of a choir alongside the orchestra. Despite only two rehearsals, the performance garnered an enthusiastic response, culminating in five standing ovations, even though Beethoven couldn't hear the applause. Critics initially struggled with the combination of choir and orchestra, but the symphony quickly became celebrated as one of Beethoven's greatest works.In this clip
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