In esposizione a Vienna rara copia della Nona di proprietà di Riccardo Muti

“Gioia, meravigliosa scintilla divina”:
L’originale della Nona di Beethoven

Comunicato stampa – Wiener Philharmoniker

Per celebrare il duecentesimo anniversario dalla prima mondiale della Nona di Ludwig van Beethoven, il 7 Maggio 1824, saranno esposte parti del manoscritto originale della sinfonia, dal 1° Maggio al 1° Luglio 2024, nella sala Eroica del Museo del Teatro, a Palais Lobkowitz (Lobkowitzplatz 2, 1010 Vienna).

Oltre a questo prezioso articolo in prestito da Berlino, sarà esposta anche una copia della prima edizione di proprietà dei Wiener Philharmoniker a ulteriore documentazione dell’evoluzione della sinfonia. La copia personale di Riccardo Muti di una rara edizione, anch’essa in esposizione, testimonia la storia di come quest’opera fu accolta.

Libera traduzione dal comunicato originale

Comunicato stampa originale:

The bicentennial of the premiere of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony has occasioned the Vienna Philharmonic to present for the first time an impressive selection of diverse examples from the 397 pages of the original manuscript in Vienna. The presentation is produced in cooperation with the Theatermuseum and the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin – Preußischer Kulturbesitz, under the academic auspices of DDr. Otto Biba.

The original manuscript of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony had at the time of Beethoven’s death already been divided, and individual pages were subsequently passed on as memorabilia. The manuscript was brought back together almost entirely between 1846 and 1901 at today’s Staatsbibliothek in Berlin. Most of the sections that were still missing were located in Vienna until 1901. The presentation intends to provide a deeper understanding and knowledge of the transcription process of this great work of art. The idea of setting Schiller’s “Ode an die Freude (Ode to Joy)” accompanied Beethoven throughout the 32 year period from his arrival in Vienna until the premiere of the 9th Symphony. The emergence of none of his other works was intertwined over such a long time period with Vienna.

The original manuscript will be on display in the music room of the Palais Lobkowitz, where Beethoven himself often played music. In like manner, the Vienna Philharmonic will present an accompanying series of chamber music concerts in the Eroica-Saal of the palace.

According to Vienna Philharmonic Chairman Daniel Froschauer, “Documents show that the premiere of the 9th Symphony also provided inspiration for the idea of founding the Vienna Philharmonic. Some of the musicians who played at the premiere performance organized by the composer at the Kärntnertor Theater subsequently became founding members of the Vienna Philharmonic. Since that time, the cultivation of the compositions of Beethoven has been ongoing, and the 9th Symphony has always held a position of particular prominence for our orchestra.”

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The presentation will be accompanied by chamber music concerts featuring members of the Vienna Philharmonic:

Concert Dates in the Eroica-Saal of the Theatermuseum:

May 15
Lucas Stratmann, Violin
Adela Frasineanu, Violin
Benjamin Beck, Viola
Bernadette Kehrer, Violoncello

Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet in A Minor, op. 132

29. Mai
Ekaterina Frolova, Violin
Martina Miedl, Violin
Benjamin Beck, Viola
Peter Somodari, Violoncello

Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet in B-flat Major, op. 130
Ludwig van Beethoven: Große Fuge (Grand Fugue), op. 133

12. Juni
Yamen Saadi, Violin
Thomas Küblböck, Violin
Sebastian Führlinger, Viola
Peter Somodari, Violoncello
Walter Auer, Flute
Christoph Traxler, Piano

Ludwig van Beethoven: Two Movements from Symphony No. 6 in F major, op. 68, arranged for Flute and Piano by Christian Gottlob August Bergt (1771-1837)
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet in C-sharp Minor, op. 131