The Orchestra Sings - Eugene Symphony
The Orchestra Sings - Eugene Symphony
The Orchestra Sings - Eugene Symphony
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Orchestra</strong> <strong>Sings</strong><br />
“Ode to Joy” from <strong>Symphony</strong> No. 9<br />
“Ode to Joy” is the final movement of<br />
Beethoven’s ninth (and last)<br />
symphony. It is the only movement<br />
within the symphony that features<br />
four solo vocalists and a chorus. <strong>The</strong><br />
text that the chorus sings (and that<br />
you’ll be singing at our youth<br />
concert!) is based on a poem written<br />
by Friedrich Schiller. <strong>The</strong> poem<br />
enthusiastically celebrates the<br />
brotherhood and unity of all<br />
mankind.<br />
Interesting fact…<br />
While conducting the premiere<br />
performance of <strong>Symphony</strong> No. 9,<br />
Beethoven was several measures off<br />
and could not hear that the orchestra<br />
had stopped playing. One of the<br />
vocalists had to turn him around to<br />
accept the audience’s applause.<br />
Ludwig van Beethoven<br />
1770-1827<br />
In-class Discussions<br />
• Where is Germany on the<br />
map? Explore its culture &<br />
history.<br />
• What causes hearing loss?<br />
• How do you think Beethoven<br />
was able to continue to<br />
compose, conduct, and<br />
perform after completely<br />
losing his hearing?<br />
• What was happening in visual<br />
arts, dance, and theater<br />
during Beethoven’s life?
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