Where was Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony first performed?
Correct answer: Vienna, Austria
Player #1081396
Player #272443, a great composer, with music for all time
EgregiousGoal34250
MAGISHA-USA, i am from Vienna, Austria. lots of history and beauty in that country!
Tincantitan1
Beethoven, Schubert, Dvorak and Mahler all died before completing a 10th symphony
JasonR1972
Immortal Beloved- great movie chronicles the life and events of the man. Gary Oldman is LvB.
nurselisa706
Love that symphony
David
I remember the tears in my eyes on hearing this magnificent music for the first time. I thought
" There is no need for anyone to compose anything more, this is the ultimate in music,the last word".
I was young then, but at 74 I am still filled with emotion every time I hear the 9th.
Melode
I love Beethoven!I wonder what he would think of the lyrics to his symphony. I think the words are perfect for it. He always strikes me as a picky person.
Limitless
EgregiousGoal34250, Hitler would agree! I am not Jewish but the anti-Semitism I see in that country is terrible. People openly say cruel things about the Jews in Austria. After such a violent past of trying to exterminate many groups of people, I would think the Austrians would be at least somewhat apologetic rather than wishing the job would have been completed. They bear just as much responsibility as the Germans.
baymax
yes of course he was, and did you know that someone in the orchestra had to turn him round so he could see the applause. bless!!
EarliestSpur6
I believe he was also buried in Vienna.