Each year in Japan, during the month of December, there are more performances of Beethoven's 9th Symphony than in the rest of the world, combined, for the entire year. The NHK Symphony is definitely world-class, so their superb work is no surprise. Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle Weinend sich aus diesem Bund. Held zum Siegen. Thy magic power re-united All that custom has divided All men become brothers Under the sway of thy gentle wings.
All creatures drink of joy At nature's breast.
As a hero going to conquest. You millions, I embrace you. Brothers, above the starry canopy There must dwell a loving Father.