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kottke.org posts about Ludwig van Beethoven

A Joyful Flash Mob Plays Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9

This is an oldie but a goodie. Watch as a single busking bass player grows into the Vallรจs Symphony Orchestra and a pair of choirs to perform a rousing rendition of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy) in front of a delighted crowd. (via @victoriamia)


How to Please Elise

How to Please Elise

Christoph Niemann with a clever take on the Beethoven composition for piano, Fรผr Elise. He’s offering it as a letterpress print โ€” but supplies are low so order quick if you want one.

And according to Niemann, the chart has been factchecked and is accurate.