CD Ludwig van Beethoven - Music for a better world

Vienna, May 7, 1824. For over ten years, not much has been heard from the famous Ludwig van Beethoven. Today, his new symphony, the ninth, premieres. The anticipation in the audience is immense. How can someone who is completely deaf write a piece? And why are suddenly four singers and a large choir coming onto the stage, when normally only the orchestra plays in a symphony? But with Beethoven, nothing was ever normal. This feature tells how he defied conventional rules of conduct for composers while never giving up on his great dream: to compose music for a better world where we are all sisters and brothers. In between, the German-Italian pianist Sophie Pacini shares the indescribable impact Beethoven's works still have on us today and what it means to be a professional musician. An exciting adventure feature with original interviews, music, and sounds.