christian berger: The upcoming DW documentary Beethoven's Ninth Symphony for the World, not only shows Currentzis and his musicians at work; in it, the conductor reveals how he sees Beethoven's Ninth as the greatest symphony of all time If someone were to come from another planet and ask, 'What makes human civilization so special ' Then the best answer would be to play the Ninth Symphony, which is a testament to human civilization, Currentzis says, according to Deutsche Welle. The 90-minute DW documentary focusing on Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, directed by Christian Berger, was screened on Wednesday during a press presentation. Following sounds so delicate they're barely audible, he suddenly pulls strong accents from his orchestra, Musica Aeterna. The film will air on DW TV on December 17, the official start date of the Beethoven Anniversary Year a 12-month Germany-wide collection of concerts, projects, initiatives and more dedicated to remembering and rediscovering the composer. Beethoven is one of the best-known Germans ever, and stands for the best of Europe, not only with his music, but also with the values he represents, said Rolf Rische, head of DW's Culture and Lifestyle department. Conductor Teodor Currentzis An overview of Deutsche Welle's plans for the Beethoven Anniversary Year in 2020 was also provided at the press event.
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