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There are some works that hardly need an introduction, and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony is undoubtedly one of them. “The Great Symphony” has enchanted audiences throughout history with its powerful music and the famous “Ode to Joy” in the 4th movement. Beethoven’s 9th Symphony was revolutionary in several ways.


It is both long and magnificent, and for the first time an orchestra was supplemented by both choirs and soloists – a completely new dimension in symphonic music. It is a work that almost transcends the boundaries of music itself. The work has become a symbol of freedom and love, and has been a comfort and inspiration to people for centuries. The symphony is the EU anthem, and its dramatic and powerful notes were played under the Brandenburg Gate when the Berlin Wall fell, a moment when music emphasized hope and unity across nations. Here the word “Freude” was replaced with “Freiheit”. In 2001, Beethoven’s original, handwritten manuscript, from the Berlin State Library, was included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World programme as the first musical work ever. Thus, the symphony cemented its place as an iconic work in the world’s cultural heritage.

Beethoven's 9th.

Alsion Concert Hall

Ribe Cathedral

The BoSy visits Lippstadt

Stadttheater Lippstadt

The St. Matthew Passion has always been a masterpiece, a pinnacle of oratorio art. In the tension between the double choir and two orchestras, we immerse ourselves in existential emotions and enormous musical depth. The reflective arias also give us insights into the human soul; we encounter our fear, hope and confidence.

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Bach's St. Matthew Passion

Museum Ludwig

concert of the Berliner Domkantorei

Berlin Cathedral

Opera with a text by Händl Klaus (definitive version, 2015-2018, premiered in 2019)

Part of the performance takes place in complete darkness.
Concert performance.

Alto

Henriette Gödde

Events

Past events

7 - 8 May, 2026

Beethoven's 9th. · Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester

Mar 29, 2026

The BoSy visits Lippstadt · Bochumer Symphoniker

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in St. Matthew Passion by Bach

Kölner Philharmonie

Singer in The Last Things by Spohr

Brandenburgischen Staatsorchesters Frankfurt

Dr. Schönbühl in Koma by Haas

Klangforum Wien

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