BEETHOVEN‘S NINTH – Symphony for the World

Synopsis

A breathtaking Documentary about the greatest Symphony of all times. To this day, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 is one of the most popular pieces of classical music in the world. But what is it about this global hit? The film charts the success of the symphony around the globe and encounters passionate amateur musicians and musical personalities. Watch as Greek conductor Teodor Currentzis works on Beethoven’s Ninth with his ensemble, MusicAeterna. Follow Chinese composer and Oscar winner Tan Dun as he creates a new composition inspired by the great Beethoven symphony. Experience the Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as they play the Ninth. Visit a favela in Brazil, where Beethovens’s music helps people get off the streets. Be amazed as a choir of 10,000 in Japan sings the final chorus of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, with great enthusiasm. Learn how Paul Whittaker helps make Beethoven accessible for deaf people. And find out how British DJ Gabriel Prokofiev performs a symphonic remix of Beethoven’s Ninth. A moving film – not just for the fans of classical music!

Additional Info

• No: 756408
• Artists: Teodor Currentzis, Tan Dun, Gabriel Prokofiev, Yutaka Sado, Armand Diangienda, Paul Whittaker, Isaac Karabtchevsky
• Production year: 2020-06
• Run time: 01:32:00
• Director: A film by Christian Berger

Disc Infos

• Subtitles: E, G
• Booklet: E, G
• No. of Discs: 1
• Run time: 92 mins
• Disc Format: DVD 9
• Picture: NTSC
• Audio: PCM Stereo
• Region Code: 0 (worldwide)
• Price Code: CME 11
• Item No.: 756408
• UPC No.: 814337015640
• Release Date: 2020-06

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