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First performed in 1824, the Ninth Symphony has become one of the most recognized and influential pieces of music of all time. Harvard professor Thomas Kelly investigates its impact, development and historical perspective through dialogue and demonstration. The three hours of video content for this site has been edited into 10 "movements" listed to the left, summarizing the over 16 hours of original content from the Alumni College.