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MusicEurope

What makes Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' so special?

Andrea Horakh
June 7, 2024

The "Ode to Joy" from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is the official "Anthem of Europe." It's an anthem with a long history. Using the language of music, it stands for stated European values like freedom, peace and solidarity.

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