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  Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

  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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