Joyful, Joyful! The Musical Significance of Beethoven's Ninth

Almost everyone is familiar with Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and the famous four note motif that represents fate knocking at the door. His Third Symphony, or “The Heroic Symphony” that was originally written for Napoleon Bonaparte, enjoyed great success and helped shape the future of classical music....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Allison N. Zieg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department of Music and Worship 2022-11-01
Series:Musical Offerings
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/musicalofferings/vol13/iss2/2/