The Classical Music Minute

Why the Symphony Became a Cultural Symbol


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Why the Symphony Became a Cultural Symbol in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!

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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony was the first to include a chorus in a symphony—an audacious move at the time. Critics were baffled. Today, its “Ode to Joy” theme is used as the anthem of the European Union, proving the symphony’s power to move from concert hall to cultural symbol.

About Steven, Host
Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.

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