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Ode to Joy

Beethoven's transformative Symphony No. 9 has been described as the greatest symphony in the world and its Ode to Joy as the most recognizable piece.

Narrated by John Lithgow, Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 showcases this triumphant musical masterpiece in a rare full-length television recording by the Vienna Chamber Orchestra with the Westminster Symphonic Choir, under the direction of conductor Mark Laycock. They are joined by soprano Ah Young Hong, mezzo-soprano Leah Wool, tenor William Burden and bassbaritone Mark S. Doss.

Eight high-definition cameras and surround-sound audio capture a memorable experience for television audiences around the world.

Episodic Synopsis available here