The Curse of the 9th Festival

Considered to be his greatest orchestral work, Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 received poor reception at first. Innovative in style and in size, it was praised by Mendelssohn and Schumann.

Dominic Seldis leads us on a tour through the influences and idiosyncrasies that underpin the phenomenal work of Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony.

Christoph von Dohnányi conducted the Orchestre de Paris in this inspiring performance of Schubert's Symphony No.9, The Great.

A complete performance from the Czech Philharmonic and Jiří Bělohlávek presenting an exciting voyage into a brilliant work of Dvořák’s 9th Symphony.

Iván Fischer conducted the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra on this performance of Beethoven's Symphony no. 9, IV. Presto.

Journey through compelling story of Anton Bruckner's 'unfinished' Ninth Symphony with a visually stunning narrative from musicologist Mattias Lundberg

Iván Fischer conducted the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra on this performance of Beethoven's Symphony no. 9.

An inspirational performance of Bruckner’s last Symphony No. 9 under the baton of legendary conductor Franz Welser-Möst in Stockholm.

Der Abschied evokes a a sense of mortality and separation that is followed by rebirth and a deep union of the human being with nature and the universe. 

 Mahler’s life and mind are given a biographical musical treatment via his stunning 9th Symphony in this documentary.

Mahler’s spectacular Das Lied von der Erde, is a marvelously orchestrated piece reflecting a vision of tragedy, sentimental grief, and faith in life’s renewal.

Mahler’s spectacular Das Lied von der Erde, is a marvelously orchestrated piece reflecting a vision of tragedy, sentimental grief, and faith in life’s renewal.