Beethoven's 9th, Pre-Concert Lecture with Tom Crawford, American Classical Orchestra: 3 of 7

Thomas Crawford, Music Director and Founder of the American Classical Orchestra discusses the music and history of Beethoven's 9th Symphony in preparation for the Orchestra's 25th Anniversary Concert on April 24th, at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. For more information on this concert watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohnqxnoVwxY
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April 24, 2010
Coronation Anthems and Beethoven's 9th.
Experience these two majestic gems live at the magnificent Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Join these 25th Anniversary festivities with the American Classical Orchestra, together with
the Choirs of the Cathedral, Trinity Princeton and Trinity New Haven, and 50 dancers from
Purchase Dance Corps at SUNY and Ballet Hispanico School.
The Coronation Anthems are from the Westminster Abbey Coronation of King George II in 1727.
Cynthia Fuller-Kling has created contemporary choreography to enhance this noble music.
This concert is a rare opportunity to hear Beethoven's towering Ninth Symphony performed
by New York's period instrument orchestra with 150 choristers and soloists.

Arianna Zukerman, soprano | Heather Johnson, alto
Choong Lee, tenor | Camille Reno, bass

The American Classical Orchestra celebrates classical music performance on authentic
instruments, specializing in repertoire from the 17th to 19th centuries. The Orchestra
works to render more faithfully music of the Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic eras.
Comprised of leading period instrumentalists in the New York metropolitan region, the
Orchestra has achieved significant critical acclaim through its performances and its
professional recordings in New York City and Connecticut.

Tickets: $75, $50, $35
Order online: www.aconyc.org or www.stjohndivine.org
For more information please call 212-362-2727

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[Sixalienasa]

I have always believed that Ludwigs music was never played the way he would play it. This video confirms my feelings. These Guys are just DJ's. Ripping off other peoples music and trying to convince the masses that it is theirs. Always wondered why I didnt have a lot of respect for the, over the years.

[b5b9]

Very interesting. Somehow I just assumed that the scores of classical music were chiseled in stone. So much for assumptions.

[pronetnh1]

This brings back memories of theory lessons I had with Tom several years ago, and they've served me well in my own music career.

[pronetnh1]

Great job, Tom! And I wish you continued success with this orchestra!

[NewYorkHarpTrio]

Very Nice Lecture. Thanks for going to the effort