Benjamin Zander Conducts Beethoven Symphony No. 9 'choral'

I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso

II. Scherzo. Molto Vivace - Presto

III. Adagio Molto Vivace E Cantabile

IV. Finale: Chorus "an Die Freude" ("Ode to Joy")

Benjamin Zander Discusses Beethoven Symphony No. 9: Introduction - Tempo: A Personal Preference

Discussion - Beethoven and Tempo: The Miracle of the Metronome

Discussion - The Case of the Ninth: History of Past Performances

Discussion - The Purpose of This Recording: A Glimpse Through Different Glasses

Discussion - Least Controversial Points: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Movements

Discussion - More Controversial Points: 1st Movement

Discussion - The Adagio: What, Exactly, Constitutes a "Slow" Tempo

Discussion - Most Controversial Points: The 4th Movement

Discussion - Extremely Controversial Points & Explanations (1): March and Double Fugue

Discussion - Extremely Controversial Points and Explanations (2): Scherzo, Trio, and Prestissimo

Discussion - Closing Thoughts: The Ongoing Exploration of a Masterpiece