Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World

Beethoven’s Ninth: Symphony for the World

2020
1h 32m
8.7

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Overview

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?

Status: Released

Language: DE

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Production Information

Production Companies
DW Sounding Images ZDF/Arte
Production Countries
Germany
Spoken Languages
English German

Quick Facts

Original Title Beethovens Neunte - Symphonie für die Welt
Release Date November 30, 2020
Status Released
Language DE
IMDb ID tt12511552

Cast

Teodor Currentzis
Teodor Currentzis

Self

Gabriel Prokofiev
Gabriel Prokofiev

Self

Yutaka Sado
Yutaka Sado

Self

Tan Dun
Tan Dun

Self

Key Crew

Kristian Kähler
Executive Producer
Martin Roddewig
Writer
Claus Wischmann
Writer
Catharina Kleber
Writer
Christian Berger
Director
Christian Berger
Screenplay