Title: Symphony 9 Choral
Artist: Yehudi Menuhin
Label: Apex
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 825646045624
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2006-05-04
Number of Discs: 1

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 'Choral' / Menuhin, Sinfonia Varsovia The Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 (also known as "the Choral"), is Ludwig van Beethoven's final complete symphony. Completed in 1824, the symphony is one of the best-known works in classical music. Among critics, it is almost universally considered Beethoven's greatest work, and many consider it one of the greatest compositions in the western musical canon. The symphony was the first example of a major composer using voices in a symphony (thus making it a choral symphony). The words are sung during the final movement by four vocal soloists and a chorus. They were taken from the "Ode to Joy", a poem written by Friedrich Schiller in 1785 and revised in 1803, with additions made by the composer. Today, it stands as one of the most played symphonies in the world.

Tracks:
1.1 Beethoven: Symphony #9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" - Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso
1.2 Beethoven: Symphony #9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" - Molto Vivace
1.3 Beethoven: Symphony #9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" - Adagio Molto E Cantabile
1.4 Beethoven: Symphony #9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" - Presto
1.5 Beethoven: Symphony #9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" - Allegro Assai
1.6 Beethoven: Symphony #9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" - Presto
1.7 Beethoven: Symphony #9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" - Allegro Assai Vivace. Alla Marcia
1.8 Beethoven: Symphony #9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" - Allegro Energico, Sempre Ben Marcato
1.9 Beethoven: Symphony #9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral" - Allegro Ma Non Tanto