Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

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Overview

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.

Cast

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John Lithgow

Narrator

William H. Scheide

Himself

Mark Laycock

Himself - Maestro