SKU: CL.012-4849-01

There’s no better way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth than with this dramatically-charged band arrangement containing excerpts from six of his most famous works! From the opening strains of the Pathetique to the final chords of the 1st Movement from his iconic Fifth Symphony, this work provides an exciting sampler of the master’s best! Also included are excerpts from Fur Elise, Moonlight Sonata, Symphony #3 (Eroica) and Symphony #9 (Choral). This outstanding mix is destined to become a frequently programmed classic presentation of Beethoven’s music.

SKU: BA.BA09009-14

ISBN 9790006566303. 26.8 x 18.5 cm inches. Key: D minor. Preface: Tsuchida, Eizaburo. Text: Schiller, Friedrich von.

This Pronunciation Guide helps Japanese singers with the pronunciation of the German text in theFinaleof Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. It includes the singing text in German, the international phonetic transcription, Japanese Katakana as well as a translation into Japanese.

The Introduction by Eizaburo Tsuchida sheds light on the history and reception of the 9th Symphony in Japan.