Tan Dun conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
China's most famous composer Tan Dun conducts the Bundesjugendorchester and the World Youth Choir in Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam. In addition to Beethoven's revolutionary 'Ninth Symphony', Tan Dun's own choral work 'Nine' will be performed, his answer to Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy'.
Tan Dun conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
Beethoven's Ninth and Nine by Tan Dun
About thirty years before the creation of his famous Ninth (and last) symphony, Beethoven composed a song on Schiller's Ode an die Freude , an ode to freedom, optimism and self-determination. The final vocal movement of the symphony, which we know as All Menschen became Brüder, is still very meaningful today. Tan Dun's choral work Nine , a contemporary response to Beethoven's 'Ode an die Feude', will be performed prior to Beethoven's revolutionary symphony.
Tan Dun
Tan Dun is known for music that pushes the boundaries of classical music. The Chinese composer and conductor has won major awards, including a Grammy Award, an Oscar and a Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award. His compositions can be heard all over the world and are performed by top orchestras and leading opera houses. He has often appeared on stage with the Concertgebouw Orchestra. This time he conducts the Bundesjugendorchester and the World Youth Choir.
Tan Dun conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
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