From this symphony, the finale, known as the "Ode to Joy," is one of the most recognizable motifs in classical music history. Since 1972, the almost 50 bars of music have served as the anthem of ...

9 received enthusiastic applause during its premiere in Vienna in 1824. The finale, Ode To Joy, scored for choir and soloists alongside the orchestra has become one of the most recognisable pieces ...