Benjamin Zander Conducts Beethoven Symphony No. 9 'choral'

I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso

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II. Scherzo. Molto Vivace - Presto

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III. Adagio Molto Vivace E Cantabile

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IV. Finale: Chorus "an Die Freude" ("Ode to Joy")

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Benjamin Zander Discusses Beethoven Symphony No. 9: Introduction - Tempo: A Personal Preference

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Discussion - Beethoven and Tempo: The Miracle of the Metronome

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Discussion - The Case of the Ninth: History of Past Performances

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Discussion - The Purpose of This Recording: A Glimpse Through Different Glasses

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Discussion - Least Controversial Points: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Movements

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Discussion - More Controversial Points: 1st Movement

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Discussion - The Adagio: What, Exactly, Constitutes a "Slow" Tempo

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Discussion - Most Controversial Points: The 4th Movement

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Discussion - Extremely Controversial Points & Explanations (1): March and Double Fugue

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Discussion - Extremely Controversial Points and Explanations (2): Scherzo, Trio, and Prestissimo

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Discussion - Closing Thoughts: The Ongoing Exploration of a Masterpiece

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