{"product_id":"beethoven-the-ninth-symphony-revised-edition-0274741822","title":"Beethoven: The Ninth Symphony (Revised Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0274741822\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Levy, David Benjamin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeethovens Ninth Symphony, a masterpiece that has influenced virtually every Western composer since its premiere, has become associated with the marking of momentous public occasions. In 1989, Chinese students played its finale through loudspeakers in Tiananmen Square, and Leonard Bernstein led a performance in Berlin to celebrate the razing of the Berlin Wall. This lively and up-to-date book focuses on Beethovens Ninth, exploring the cultural and musical meanings that surround this powerful work of genius.David B. Levy sets the scene with a brief survey of nineteenth-century Germanic culture and society, then analyzes the Ninth symphony in detail with special emphasis on the famous choral finale. He discusses the initial performances in 1824 under Beethovens direction and traces the symphonys critical reception and legacy. In the final chapter of the book, Levy examines interpretations of the work by prominent conductors, including Wagner, Mahler, and Weingartner. A fully annotated discography of selected recordings completes this comprehensive volume.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51714371092768,"sku":"NEW0274741822","price":16.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/51Eo4qsJyzL.jpg?v=1779400520","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/beethoven-the-ninth-symphony-revised-edition-0274741822","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}