What is Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125?
Q: What is Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125?
A: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 is a symphony written by Ludwig van Beethoven and it is one of the most famous pieces of music ever written. It is a piece of music for orchestra with four movements and includes singing in the last movement.
Q: What does "choral" mean?
A: Choral means “for choir” and refers to the fact that the last movement of Symphony No. 9 has four soloists (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) and a choir singing in it.
Q: What poem did Beethoven use for his symphony?
A: Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's poem Ode an die Freude (in English: Ode to Joy) for his symphony which had a strong message about living in peace and harmony together at the time of the French Revolution when these ideas were becoming very important in Europe.
Q: How long does this symphony last?
A: This symphony lasts more than an hour which was unusual for its time period.
Q: What type of form does the first movement have?
A: The first movement has sonata form.
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