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The Premiere Concert
- When
- 7 May 1824
- Where
- Theater am Kärntnertor
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 premiered in Vienna on 7 May 1824, featuring a large ensemble and additional works.
The concert took place at the Theater am Kärntnertor. It included the Ninth Symphony, the overture The Consecration of the House, and parts of the Missa solemnis. The performance required a large orchestra combining professional and amateur musicians.
Sources
- Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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