What is it about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony that makes it such a mainstay of big, celebratory occasions? On New Year’s Eve, the New York Philharmonic will revive a time-honored tradition of performing the work. Today, conductor and commentator Robert Kapilow joins guest host Anthony DeCurtis to investigate its enduring significance.
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» A “Kiss for All the World” from WNYC on New Year's Eve 2004!
» New York Philharmonic Web site
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