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julesd68
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Beethoven 9 in Japan Jan 22, 2019 21:29:57 GMT via mobile

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Post by julesd68 on Jan 22, 2019 21:29:57 GMT

I had absolutely no idea that Beethoven 9 is such a big deal in Japan - did you?

www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2018/05/30/music/pow-camp-esteemed-music-halls-nationwide-beethovens-symphony-no-9-marks-100-years-japan/#.XEeKV0Cnw0M

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MartinT Administrator Posts: 56,901 Member is Online	Beethoven 9 in Japan Jan 22, 2019 22:38:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Jan 22, 2019 22:38:01 GMT No, I didn't. Good for them, couldn't have picked a more towering composition.
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jandl100 Rank: Composer Posts: 9,022	Beethoven 9 in Japan Jan 23, 2019 9:12:34 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jandl100 on Jan 23, 2019 9:12:34 GMT I listen to the first 3 movements,they are wonderful. But I just can't be bothered with that overblown, pompous finale any more.
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MartinT Administrator Posts: 56,901 Member is Online	Beethoven 9 in Japan Jan 23, 2019 9:33:35 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Jan 23, 2019 9:33:35 GMT Beethoven's last fling? I find it wonderful, a fitting final word and beckoning Mahler and others to continue where he left off.
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