Psychology Today

Beethoven’s Ninth and the Ode to Joy: Symphony and Psyche

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, which includes the magnificent "Ode to Joy," premiered on May 7, 1824. We recently passed its bicentennial. The Ninth was greeted as a masterpiece from the outset and ...
AZ Central

Beyonce and Beethoven are a top-shelf blend. Hear it for yourself in Phoenix

Composer Steve Hackman incorporated 15 Beyoncé hits into Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. His goal is to introduce new audiences to classical music and offer a fresh perspective for seasoned symphonygoers.
Texarkana Gazette

WATCH | Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ symphony one of filmmakers’ favorite mood-setters

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to ArkLaTex. Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism. TEXARKANA, Texas -- Whether or not they know what ...
The New York Times

For Cleveland Orchestra, It’s Beethoven (and Freedom) to the Rescue

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook When the star singer Asmik Grigorian dropped out of the orchestra’s performance at Carnegie Hall, Beethoven’s Fifth and his “Leonore ...
The Spokesman-Review

Locks of Beethoven’s hair offer new clues to the mystery of his deafness

At 7 p.m. on May 7, 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven, then 53, strode onto the stage of the magnificent Theater am Kärntnertor in Vienna to help conduct the world premiere of his Ninth Symphony, the last he ...