And, for the famous “Ode to Joy” choral finale, the text was translated to Ukrainian, with the key word being “slava,” or glory, as in “Slava Ukrainii”: Glory to Ukraine.

The choral finale of Beethoven’s epic Symphony No. 9, ... Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” has become an anthem of rejoicing, a call to replace division and confrontation with love, ...

Discover the German and English text to one of the great anthems of all time, ‘Ode to Joy’ – the triumphant choral climax of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. For over 20 years, Beethoven had been ...

Asked on Classic FM’s interview programme Moira Stuart Meets about which piece of music would sum up the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer chose Beethoven’s ever popular Symphony No.9, especially the ...

Beethoven was the first of having a choral symphony. It was a symphony with a chorus, ... - You know, the "Ode to Joy" that concludes the symphony is a world anthem of unity.

LUCERNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - Dozens of Ukrainian refugees from choirs around Switzerland converged in the city of Lucerne on Saturday near a global summit to sing Beethoven's "Ode to Joy", a ...

Together with the McLean Symphony Festival Singers and the four featured solo artists, they brought Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 "Choral" ("Ode to Joy") to the McLean area.

SIMON: Most notably for many of us is the symphony's choral piece, "Ode To Joy." (SOUNDBITE OF PERFORMANCE OF BEETHOVEN'S "SYMPHONY NO. 9 IN D MINOR: ODE TO JOY") UNIDENTIFIED CHORAL GROUP ...

“We’re going to be performing some choral and orchestral pieces, such as Beethoven’s ‘Symphony No. 9,’ which features the ‘Ode to Joy,’” she said.

Since its premiere in May 1824, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 — especially its final “Ode to Joy” choral movement — has become recognized worldwide for its message of brotherhood and unity.

“O Joy, beautiful spark of the gods, daughter from Elysium! Drunk with fire, we enter your sanctuary.” These exalted lines from Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” — Choral — originate from “Ode to Joy,” a ...

“Ode to Joy” is part of a program that also includes Beethoven’s “Choral Fantasy,” with piano soloist Glenn Priest, and the composer’s rarely performed “Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage." ...