Best Music

1. Beethoven’s 9th Symphony: Emil de Cou conducts the National Symphony Orchestra performing the massive work; the fourth movement, “Ode to Joy,” is sung by the Washington Chorus and guest soloists. Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti plays Bruch’s “Scottish Fantasy.”

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