Beethoven Symphony No. 9

1 h+

Radion sinfoniaorkesterin konsertti - Play in Yle Areena

Beethoven finished his ninth symphony and it was premiered in 1824, during the political aftermath of the Napoleonic wars. This monumental symphony, and especially its finale, has become a symbol of universal humanity and freedom. Almost exactly two-hundred years later, it is still as imposing and more topical than ever. Coupled with the symphony is a new work for organ and orchestra by Canadian-Finnish Matthew Whittall.