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Ludwig van Beethoven's 'Symphony No. 9 in D Minor' - Live Concert Stream
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Originally aired as part of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary celebration, Johannes Vogel conducts the Synchron Stage Orchestra to perform Gustav Mahler's Orchestration of Symphony No. 9 in D Minor Op. 125 in this dramatic live concert stream.
Recorded at the historical Synchron Stage in Vienna, experience the thrills and swells of the Synchron Stage Orchestra - 48 string, 17 woodwind, 14 brass, 4 percussion - comprised of Austria’s finest instrumentalists, alongside a choir of 39 sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses.
Composed between 1822 and 1824 in Vienna, Symphony No. 9 in D Minor was Beethoven’s final completed symphony. The use of solo singers and a chorus in the final movement was revolutionary, and the emotional journey from the doubt and struggle to the glorious vision of a world of love and tolerance is regarded as one of the greatest and most heartfelt pieces in classical music.
Fast forward to 1900, and Austrian composer Gustav Mahler boldly altered the symphony’s instrumentation by adding four horns and a tuba, which this performance is based on.
Sound good? Settle onto the sofa and watch Symphony No. 9 in D Minor in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, available to stream with unlimited replays through the On Air website, mobile, and TV apps.
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About the conductor
Johannes Vogel
Born in 1967 in Vienna, Johannes Vogel is a skilled percussionist, composer, and conductor who has worked with world-leading orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic, Bavarian State Opera, and Zurich Opera. He has also composed and produced pieces for film and TV, including MGM/Paramount’s Hercules and Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak.
Vogel has earned worldwide acclamation for his modern, revolutionary approach towards masterpieces from classical legends Beethoven, Dvořák, Mozart, and more.
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Who were Ludwig van Beethoven’s main influences?
Austrian composer Joeseph Haydn was a fundamental influence and figure in Beethoven’s early career. The musician played over 50 Haydn Symphonies with the Esterhazy Court Orchestra as a violist, before leaving Bonn to study with Haydn himself. After moving to Vienna, Beethoven also found inspiration in Mozart’s music, with similar Romatic themes weaved into his piano concertos.
Where have you heard Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor before?
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor has made an appearance in film and TV’s biggest blockbusters, including: A Clockwork Orange (1971), Die Hard (1988), Dead Poets Society (1989), Mr. Jones (1993), Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Cruel Intentions (1999), and more.
How many instruments are used in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor (Mahler’s Orchestration)?
The symphony is scored for 24 First and Second Violins, 10 Violas, 8 Violoncellos, 6 Double Bass, 4 Flutes, 4 Oboes, 4 Clarinets, 4 Bassoons, 1 Contrabassoon, 6 Horns, 2 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, 4 Trumpets, and 4 Percussionists - all performed in four movements for approximately 70 minutes. Impressive, right?
What projects have the Synchron Stage Orchestra been involved in?
The Synchron Stage Orchestra have a wealth of high-scoring projects under their belt, including: The Crown (2016/17), Blue Planet II (2018), Studio 54 (2018), 6 Underground (2019), Ad Astra (2019), Dune (2020), Promising Young Women (2020), WandaVision (2021), The Unforgiveable (2021), Call the Midwife (2022), Hawkeye (2023), Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning 1 (2023), and more.
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Can’t get enough of the Synchron Stage Orchestra? Delve into three more star-performances, including Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C Major, Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E Minor.
Also featured in our repertoire are three Igor Stravinsky compositions performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Petrushka, The Firebird and The Rite of Spring.
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