The Ninth: Beethoven and the World in 1824

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“All men become brothers . . . Be embraced, ye millions!” The Ninth Symphony, a symbol of freedom and joy, was Beethoven’s mightiest attempt to help humanity find its way from darkness to light, from chaos to peace. Yet the work was born in a repressive era, with terrified Bourbons,... read more

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Books › Entertainment › Music › Musical Genres › Classical
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