Ode To Joy, Short Version

This is the final movement, (that’s what the parts of a symphonic piece of music are called) of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.  This symphony was Beethoven’s last and is considered to be one of the greatest works ever written.

Beethoven’s 9th symphony was also the first symphony to feature voice as an instrument.  This was in the final movement, which is where it gets its name, since the words are based on a poem called “Ode to Joy” by Friedrich Schiller.

Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most important composers of classical music.  Please watch the video about his life to learn about this important composer’s life.

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