Beethoven : you guys want some symphonies tonight? crowd : *cheers loudly* Beethoven : I can't hear you.

Amazing how all this was inside a dude´s mind once.

Imagine hearing this for the first time in 1824. 200 years later still spine-tingling.

To the person reading this, Good Luck! Don't stress, everything will be fine. No matter what difficulty you are facing right now, you can overcome it! You are strong and brave

"To play a wrong note is insignificant ; to play without passion is inexplicable " -- Ludwig van Beethoven

This quarantine changed me a lot

Its March 2024. No matter how many times I listen to this , I never get tired of it....

I cannot be the only one who was moved by that choir. Their singing supported by the lush, gorgeous, majestic sound of the orchestra was just DIVINE. It moved me to tears.

Imagine how lit the crowd was mustve been when this dropped like 300 years ago at a live concert.

It's so strange how I went from hip hop and pop music to orchestral pieces in just a year and now all I want passionately is to witness this live one day.

You will never listen to this symphony the same way, when you will know that the genius compositor was completely deaf by the moment he produced it. His only remaining instrument was his memory remembering how illustrative the music can be without hearing it ... every note...every shade. The most beautiful and sad picture of him I could imagine is : Van Beethoven turning to (not hearing) the applaude of people when he finished orchestring this master piece for the first time. Imagine composing/playing a symphony you never listened to in front of a selective and informed public. Rest in Peace Sir Ludwig. You are and have been a blessing to our ears.

-1824: Wow, this song is amazing! -2024: Wow, this song is amazing! Happy 200 years

When this was over, the crowd was ecstatic and applauding wildly but Beethoven heard none of it. The first violinist went to him and turned him around so he could see their reaction to his masterpiece. There are a few things in history that I wish I could time travel back and see and one of them would be the first performance of this with Beethoven himself conducting.

I watched this entire thing with a friend high as a kite and we didn’t say a word the entire time, we were just mesmerised by the entire performance. I still remember the sensation this gave me to this day

I had intended to get some work done this morning, but once i started listening I couldn't stop. Wishing everyone peace & joy

This is the peak of human music. Easily within the top 3 things ever written. Here I am, a grown man, properly tearing up from the sound of this magnificence. The passion, the depth, the harmony of all these people working together is truly overwhelming. Thank you Beethoven, thank you orchestra and choir. Literally awesome - in the true sense of the word.

I haven't seen a comment yet saying things about the musicians, but I sure do think they deserve all the claps and praises! Bravo Chicago Orchestra! Bravo! All of them!

It breaks my heart that Beethoven would not be able to hear his own beautiful work. That he could still hear it in his head makes him truly a one-of-a-kind composer.

Unreal. Beethoven must have been from another planet to create something like this. Gave me chills

If you watch this, it is the culmination of millions of hours of human effort. From the creation of the instruments, to the contours of the hall. Every bow string pull and push, pulsing to a set of notes from a long dead genius. It resonates now as it will in 200 years, a marvel of human creation. Thank you to Charlie and your family to allow the rest of us to experience 90+ minutes of the joy of being human

1st movement: 1:49 2nd movement: 19:34 3rd movement: 35:27 4th movement: 52:12 Ode to Joy: 54:48 Choral: 59:23

Ode to joy is the greatest movement of all time.

This recording is flawless. Listen on good speakers or headphones and you will be there. The musicians are flawless, too. The timing and dynamics are amazing.

Just imagine how few people during Beethoven's lifetime could hear this? And what a gift it is to us.

the fact that Ludwig composed this after losing his hearing makes its even more amazing

My aunt played the piano and she played it well. She was not on the level of a concert pianist but she could play as well as a typical high school music teacher could. My aunt learned to play as a young child. Then she got sick and lost her hearing. By the time I knew her she was profoundly deaf and could hear nothing but the loudest of noises and only slightly. She described it as wearing ear plugs with everyone whispering. I remember crying when I fully realized the ramifications of this fact. It meant that she could never hear her own beautiful music. I was a very young child when she and my uncle, who played violin, took me to a rehearsal of this piece and he was in the orchestra. The piece was so beautiful it brought me to tears, especially the choral in the last movement. For years, knowing that I loved classical music, my family would give me albums of the music created by the man whose birthday I shared and I was always so delighted to get them. As a young boy I always insisted that before we cut the cake we sing happy birthday to Beethoven as well. Then one day in middle school music class our teacher played moonlight sonata. I was probably the only student who had heard it before and more than one time. I had in fact been present for more than one live performance. When the teacher was done we talked about Beethoven's life. That is when I found out he was deaf for the later part of his life. I was devastated. I understood the implications. To me, it was like Moses being denied entry into he promised land. It was like Michelangelo being struck blind before painting the Sistine Chapel. For years I called it God's evil miracle. I still get a tear when I hear Beethoven played.

That moment at 57:58 where Riccardo Muti seems to have forgotten the world around him for a few seconds, fully absorbed by the full impact of the melody played with Tutti for the first time

I really hope I can watch a live orchestra in my lifetime

Deutsche composer, Italian conductor, finnich soprano, usa orchestra and universal language...the music is life

After listening to this and other versions of Beethoven’s Ninth on KZfaq for years, I finally had the immense pleasure one year ago to take part in this transcendental experience at the Royal Albert Hall in London, conducted by Toby Purser. The fact that arguably the best piece of music ever was composed by a person who was almost completely deaf at that time still haunts me. Beethoven is infinite. ❤️

How on earth a man with impaired hearing make something wonderful like this… Amazing

To think we can enjoy such an epic performance for free while others some centuries ago had to pay fortunes to see, this is something that I am grateful for!

I imagine composing while deaf is like painting while being blind. The gift he had is unimaginable.

I remember my parents took me to hear this. I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BORED!! I now understand that I'm listening to a 200 year old master piece that still blows people away.

Maart 2024. Ik ben nu 62 en heb nog nooit een life concert van ons volkslied kunnen bijwonen. March 2024. I am now 62 and have never been able to attend a live concert of our national anthem. It gives me chills every time. Whether it's played by half of Japan, or by Chicago.

Should be doing school work but cant stop watching. Thank you Beethoven and the chicago orchestra

I’m Japanese . In Japan, most of them said “ classical music is very old and not interesting.” I’m sad but when I saw this comment list and this movie, world is more big than we think. I want to spread classical music.

What is immortality? To create a work so profound and impactful that it can withstand time itself. On 7 May, 1824 Ludwig Von Beethoven gifted us such a work, almost 200 years later we continue to perform and enjoy it.

My brother (horn) and daughter-in-law (soprano section leader in the chorus) both in this recording. I am blessed.

You're only 250 once. Happy birthday to the greatest Western composer of all time.

This piece never fails to restore my faith in humanity again.

Imagine writing this masterpiece completely deaf and never hearing it. Beethoven was completely deaf at this point.

Something’s cannot be taken away by technology, it’s so wonderful watching an orchestra😊

This extant piece of music created by a legally deaf man is the exact example of what it means to lose one’s sense but still be considered an expert in your field. Music is love!

Beethoven was completely deaf when he composed this, every single instrument, every sound he heard in his own soul and put it down on paper! He was a true marvelous Genius!>>< The bible speaks of heavenly JOY, THIS IS IT!!!

Sometimes, you just have to come back to the greatest piece ever written.

After listening to this and other versions of Beethoven’s Ninth on KZfaq for years, I finally had the immense pleasure one year ago to take part in this transcendental experience at the Royal Albert Hall in London, conducted by Toby Purser. The fact that arguably the best piece of music ever was composed by a person who was almost completely deaf at that time still haunts me. Beethoven is infinite. ️

Tears coming down my face at the thought that I can't help but get the feeling Beethoven composed Ode to Joy as a way to bring light to himself and his audience from the fact that he was deaf, and losing his mind. So tragic, yet wonderful.

In a million years someone will find this and might think we'd have been nice ppl.

Well done, Herr Ludwig Van Beethoven. Two centuries later we are still captivated.

You have to experience this masterpiece in person.

Who is the baritone singing at 59:23? He is incredible omg. EDIT: it's Eric Owens. Holy moly what timbre.

Man, Netflix really needs to make a show about Beethoven.

May 7th, 1824 this masterpiece debuted. Happy 195th birthday

Had the opportunity to visit Vienna recently -had to go to Vienna's Central cemetery to pay my respects to this Master of Masters. Being close to his mortal remains was a really humbling experience. To pay respects to this genius - even though calling him genius is an understatement - he is surrounded by a few other music greats. Humbling - to say the least

ما قدمه بيتهوڤن للفن والموسيقى هو المعنى الأمثل للإعجاز البشري تحفة فنية هي الأفضل بالتاريخ حسب رأي الخبراء ولم يستطيع حتى سماع ماذا يكتب وما هي نتيجة عمله ولا حتى رأي جمهوره عمل يخلد قدرة البشر لا محدودة 👏👏

It’s amazing that when this was written only kings and nobles could enjoy this but now I’m watching this on my phone enjoying Beethoven. What a blessing

No commercials I love it

Classical music at its finest. What an epic finish. Beethoven's Ninth Symphony conveys feelings of hope, joy, and peace.

I am a Noob! This was the first time in my 37 years I have watched a complete symphony orchestra. The kids were put to bed and I put some headphones on and the rest is history. I am now changed forever and will never look at music the same! It’s wildly impressive and I can’t wait to watch some live symphonies! Why? - why did I wait this long to listen to this masterpiece 🤦 oh well I am grateful to have personally discovered real music for the first time! I’m hooked and am now going to get to know Beethoven through some documentaries!

Red wine and this, best way to quarantine

Maestro Riccardo Muti, italian pride. 🇮🇹

Its past 2 am and I really need to go to sleep. But I just cant stop listening. Its just too beautiful.

Imagine... he composed this without being able to hear it. Genius.

Merry Christmas to everyone who loves Classic music!

When Muti just drops the beat on the full symphony Ode to Joy as the horns come in at 57:44 it is SO cool. For about 25 seconds he just stands there and only gives one or two cues while sound washes over everyone.

I just listened to half of this with my 2.5yo rambunctious toddler, who didn’t utter a single complaint, but rather enjoyed her snack time quietly listening and watching. (She is usually hyper, can never sit still and is only entertained by Cocomelon, Baby Shark and the likes.) I don’t know if I’m more impressed by the whole production of this orchestral symphony or by the power of timeless music to capture even the youngest of minds.

No matter how many times I listen to this, I never get tired of it.

Bro this truly blows my mind how one man wrote a symphony as grand as this

Overwhelmed by this particular performance. Special applause to the soloists who were all spectacular. I’ve sung this puppy and there is almost no good place to breathe. They found the place and sounded glorious. Could go on, but I might cry. Thank you so much!

It is truly jaw-dropping to think that the most beautiful piece of music ever created was composed by a man who had gone fully deaf by that point. Beethoven never heard this performed for real. Only in his head.

Hearing the 9th for the first time caused a massive paradigm shift in my life, as it does for most people who hear it and truly appreciate it’s significance. There’s no going back once you hear this symphony in it’s full glory. I’d argue that it’s saved me from being engulfed entirely by the void of depression and for that I owe Beethoven more than I could ever offer as gratitude for his art. Everyone should be able to hear this work.

I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso 1:43 II. Molto vivace 19:45 III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante moderato 35:41 IV. Finale: Ode to Joy 52:13

And THAT ladies and gentlemen is the true spirit of Chicago!

These are some of the best musicians in the world. And hearing them perform The Ninth is magnificent.

I cry. Every. Single Time.

Beethoven's final great gift for humanity, his celebration of the noblest aspects of the human spirit.

Next year, it will be 200 years since Beethoven composed this magnificent composition! And it’s still popular today! Talk about enduring the test of time!

Большое Спасибо дирижеру и оркестру за великолепную игру и за любовь к Бетховену!

Okay , It's December 16th , 2020 Just a Little Pass Midnight in Detroit , At the Very Beginning of Beethovens 250th Birthday Anniversary Celebration !!!...Who's Watching in 2023 !!

I am so grateful that this art is posted without commercials. Thank you to THE FAMILY that made this possible. What a lovely tribute to your loved one. May his spirit live on and inspire others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

Грандиозное произведение. Грандиозное исполнение! Низкий поклон Бетховену. Низкий поклон оркестру, хору, солистам и конечно же дирижёру. Браво!!!!!

The Universe Orgasms through Beethoven! and This Symphony is a Miracle beyond Natural Phenoms!

The highest quality version of the Ninth Symphony I have ever heard.

1:06:51 one of the greatest moments in music history

Masterful performance of one of the greatest works of music ever.

As someone who moved from rap to this, let me say that this keeps my heart beating!

@ 42:12 you just know that gentleman was being taken to another world at that very point. Beethoven's music affects people like that.

THIS IS MY NEIGHBORS FAVORITE SYMPHONY, WHETHER THEY LIKE IT OR NOT!

Know everyone is waiting for the Ode to Joy. But the 2nd movement gets me every time. And the Adagio is one of the loveliest pieces in Western music.

If you've lost your faith in humanity, all you have to is listen to Beethoven, and you'll realize God touched us with a few great blessings.

I'm playing this in Austria in a few weeks!! I am so excited because it has been a musical dream to perform this!

Ich war in seinem Haus in Bonn ( ein Museum) es war ein unbeschreibliches Gefühl , zu wissen er hat dort gelebt, gegessen, geschlafen und Musik geschrieben.

I've listened and watched many orchestra performing this piece and although all of them were amazing, this one is above every single one I experienced. Riccardo Muti is a superb conductor and wish I could see his performance live one day.

Perhaps the most beautiful symphony ever composed! When this pandemic is over, I will attend live concerts as much as I can and support the arts in my community. One does not appreciate as much these live events until they are impossible to access.😭😭

how could someone possibly make something this perfect. i'm totally speechless. i could cry!!!!! THANK YOU BEETHOVEN!

one of the MOST GLORIOUS pieces of music...ever written...

200 years of this masterpiece 🎉

This symphony never gets old.

29 million views. Original Classical composers may have died, but their art lives on forever!