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  2. Curse of the ninth - Wikipedia

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    The curse of the ninth superstition originated in the late-Romantic period of classical music. [1]According to Arnold Schoenberg, the superstition began with Gustav Mahler, who, after writing his Eighth Symphony, wrote Das Lied von der Erde, which, while structurally a symphony, was able to be disguised as a song cycle, each movement being a setting of a poem for soloist and orchestra. [2]

  3. Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven) - Wikipedia

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    The Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, is a choral symphony, the final complete symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1822 and 1824.It was first performed in Vienna on 7 May 1824.

  4. Gustav Mahler's orchestration of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

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    Mahler's orchestration was a substantial change to the instrumentation of Beethoven's original score. Most notable is the addition of four horns and a tuba (which did not exist when Beethoven wrote the symphony). [1] Shorthand for orchestra instrumentation for Mahler's re-orchestration compared to Beethoven's original (reproduced from McCaldin ...

  5. Ludwig van Beethoven - Wikipedia

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    Ludwig van Beethoven [n 1] (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He is one of the most revered figures in the history of Western music; his works rank among the most performed of the classical music repertoire and span the transition from the Classical period to the Romantic era in classical music.

  6. Everything We Know (And Don't) About Beethoven's Deafness - AOL

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    Key Takeaways: Beethoven's hearing loss may have been related to environmental factors, genes, or even his music career. Several different theories exist regarding Beethoven's hearing loss, but ...

  7. Death of Ludwig van Beethoven - Wikipedia

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    Beethoven's funeral as depicted by Franz Xaver Stöber (1795–1858). Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer, died in his apartment in the Schwarzspanierhaus, Vienna, on 26 March 1827 at the age of 56, following a prolonged illness.

  8. Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily ... - AOL

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    BATISTE (21D: "Beethoven Blues" musician Jon) ... From a constructor standpoint, I know good grid art is challenging, but it's also rewarding when it works, as it does so well today. Thank you ...

  9. The kids are saying ‘GYAT’: What does it mean? - AOL

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    Where does GYAT come from? "Dayum is a stylized way of saying damn, usually used to indicate surprise, with humorous intent, ...