Symphonie Nr. 9

Symphonie Nr. 9 is the ninth symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, completed and first performed in 1824. The work, from Beethoven's late period, is scored for large orchestra and incorporates choir and vocal soloists in its final movement, employing expansive thematic development, contrapuntal textures and broad dynamic contrasts that reflect his move from late Classical idioms toward early Romantic expressiveness.