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A recording of Ludwig van Beethoven's InchNinthInch is always a great event, especially because the symphony's final chorus, Schiller's InchOde to JoyInch, is understood around the world as a plea for peace and international understanding. It was no coincidence that the catchy melody to the text InchJoy, beautiful spark of divinityInch was chosen as the Hymn of the European Union. This recording of Beethoven's great choral symphony under the direction of Bernard Haitink and with excellent instrumental and vocal soloists is not only an outstanding interpretation of the work but also very much an event in itself -because these recordings document Haitink's last ever concerts with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. Only a few months after his two Munich concerts on February 21 and 22, 2019, the great Dutch conductor -who celebrated his 90thbirthday on March 4 -announced the end of his career. Album Tracks 1. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso 2. II. Scherzo. Molto Vivace - Presto 3. III. Adagio Molto E Cantabile 4. IV. Finale. Presto - Allegro Assai
