Experience a thrilling discussion about Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with Christian Thielemann and representatives of the Vienna Philharmonic. Including performance history and musical examples – Admission free!
As part of the Mozart Week 2027, Christian Thielemann, Daniel Froschauer (Chairman of the Vienna Philharmonic), Rainer J. Schwob (Institute for Musical Interpretation and Reception History), and Alexander Drčar will discuss the diverse interpretive possibilities of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. How differently can this masterpiece be performed – from strictly classical to romantically free interpretations?
Using audio examples ranging from Wilhelm Furtwängler to Christian Thielemann, the development of interpretive history in the 20th and 21st centuries will be traced. An exciting insight into the musical reception history that will captivate music lovers and anyone interested in the interpretation of classical works.
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