(orchestra music ... the "Ode to Joy" theme. - It's very kind of haunting, right? It's coming from the distance. And then when that melody's introduced, Beethoven interweaves this great melody ...

For almost 200 years, the famous hymnal theme to this symphony’s finale – the ‘Ode to Joy ... And yet, Beethoven himself never actually heard it. The man who had done more than anyone before him to ...

The music makes sure of that. By Joshua Barone Even if you don’t know Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, you probably know its finale, the famous “Ode to Joy.” Written 200 years ago, the “Ode ...

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, which includes the magnificent "Ode to Joy," premiered ... for serenity and triumphal joy. He achieved it in his music.… Somehow it must be possible for us to ...

Often regarded as one of the most masterful pieces of music of all time, Beethoven’s Ninth was his final complete symphony and features the famed final movement titled “Ode to Joy.” ...

John Suchet, Hans Rhieburg and Susan Greenfield reflect on the impact of Beethoven's last symphony 'Ode to Joy ... her world from gloom to joy. Series about music that makes the hairs stand ...