Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

About Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

Showcasing a musical masterpiece in a rare full-length television recording by the Vienna Chamber Orchestra with the Westminster Symphonic Choir, under the direction of conductor Mark Laycook. An introduction to the performance, narrated by actor John Lithgow, gives a unique perspective on music history.

Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 (2016) is a documentary music film. Its themes are classical music, ludwig van beethoven, symphony, and concert.

John Lithgow stars as Narrator, William H. Scheide as Himself, and Mark Laycock as Himself - Maestro. Released in April 2016, it runs 87 minutes.

American members can watch it on PBS.

John Williams: Live in Vienna, Lindsey Stirling: Brave Enough, and Beethoven - Symphony No. 7 make useful companions to Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. It carries a G rating.