Historical Events tagged with "ninth symphony"
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World Premiere of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
May 7th, 1824 200 years ago
The Ninth Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven premiered in Vienna, with the renowned conductor Michael Umlauf leading the performance under the direct supervision of the composer, who was nearly deaf at this point in his life. The audience was captivated by the symphony's unique choral finale, featuring Friedrich Schiller's poem 'Ode to Joy.' This groundbreaking work marked a significant milestone in the evolution of symphonic music.
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