LEANDRO ERLICH
“Run for the music” at FRANCOFOLIES Festival I Public Installation | 9, 10, 11 June 2023 | Gaalgebierg Park, Esch-sur-Alzette, LUXEMBOURG
“Run for the Music” by @leandroerlichofficial for Francofolies Festival 2023 at Esch-sur- Alzette 🇱🇺
The Ode to Joy is a poem that was written by the German poet Friedrich Schiller in 1785. However, the best-known story related to the Ode to Joy is linked to its inclusion in Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
Beethoven was fascinated by Schiller’s poem and decided to set it to music. The Ode to Joy became the fourth movement of his Ninth Symphony, a masterpiece that premiered in 1824. This symphony is famous for being the first to incorporate solo voices and chorus in one movement.
The Ode to Joy is a hymn to brotherhood and the unity of humanity. Through his music and lyrics, Beethoven conveyed a message of hope and a celebration of life. The Ode to Joy melody has become a universal symbol of peace and joy, and has been used at numerous events and celebrations around the world.
It is important to note that the Ode to Joy has also been the official anthem of the European Union since 1985. This choice symbolizes the search for peace and unity in Europe, and Beethoven’s music has become a powerful symbol of these ideals.
