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The “Ode to Joy” has surfaced in the opening ceremony of the Olympics and other historical events, but also in pop culture, like “The Muppets” and “Die Hard.” Unmute to listen.

And, for the famous “Ode to Joy” choral finale, the text was translated to Ukrainian, with the key word being “slava,” or glory, as in “Slava Ukrainii”: Glory to Ukraine.

“We’re going to be performing some choral and orchestral pieces, such as Beethoven’s ‘Symphony No. 9,’ which features the ‘Ode to Joy,’” she said.

‘Beethoven’s Ode to Joy’ With Key Chorale. 4 p.m. May 10, Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. Tickets are $20-$55.