Germany is trying to put together the biggest ever virtual chorus for Beethoven’s ninth on July 29 (eat your heart out, Gustav Mahler, that Symphony of 1,000 will sound like a chamber piece in comparison).
Barenboim’s conducting on the Waldbuehne and he wants to hear from YOU. Here’s his how-to on video:
More details here (auf deutsch, but google will help)
After hearing countless performances with the CSO, I always came out wanting more than I received for the price of my ticket. I don’t think I’ll be singing along…
Are there going to be fireworks ??? as at the overated Dudamel bash ….. poor Ludwig