Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1977, Beethoven Symphony No. 9 is a music film directed by Humphrey Burton, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. Karajan's very best video Beethoven 9th Symphony, recorded December 31, 1977. The Quartet of vocal soloists and Chorus in IV are superb. This is much better than Karajan's 1968 Berlin Philharmonic Beethoven 9 video (DG), filmed in the Philharmonie with no live audience present.
Who’s in it. Beethoven Symphony No. 9 stars Herbert von Karajan as Self - Conductor, José van Dam as Self, Agnes Baltsa as Self and Anna Tomowa-Sintow as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Beethoven Symphony No. 9 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Stingray Classica Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beethoven Symphony No. 9 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beethoven Symphony No. 9 tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (1977)?
- In US, Beethoven Symphony No. 9 is available to stream on Stingray Classica Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beethoven Symphony No. 9 worth watching?
- Beethoven Symphony No. 9 holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beethoven Symphony No. 9?
- Beethoven Symphony No. 9 stars Herbert von Karajan, José van Dam, Agnes Baltsa, Anna Tomowa-Sintow and René Kollo.
- When was Beethoven Symphony No. 9 released?
- Beethoven Symphony No. 9 was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.