 | Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Carola Glaser, soprano Katiuska Rodríguez, mezzosoprano Idwer Álvarez, tenor Andreas Daum, baritone Venezuela Symphony Orchestra $9 | ||
On the other hand, the change of text from "Freude" (Joy) to "Freiheit" (Freedom) in the last movement was very well received here in Venezuela. In the booklet I justify this change by emphasizing the more substantial nature of freedom, which can make possible development and action at the individual level, as opposed to joy, which is merely a personal state of mind, as it is understood today. However, the fact that we have been progressively losing individual freedom in this country for many years now was also a factor, which accounts for the positive reactions. Needless to say, it didn't make any difference in that regard, although it felt good doing it. It may be the reason that the last movement seems to be the most successful.
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