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Western Classical Music

Did you know Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, which includes the famous choral setting of Friedrich Schiller's poem Ode to Joy, was the first symphony to feature vocal soloists and a choir? The symphony was a departure from the traditional instrumental-only format of the symphony, and helped pave the way for the incorporation of vocal performances in symphonic works. Perk up your ears and be ready to participate in this captivating quiz about classical music.