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Film: Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity
Tuesday, July 1 :: 7:30 PM
About the Program

Tuesday, July 1 :: 7:30 PM

Rockport Chamber Music Festival

Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity

Film Screening 
BEETHOVEN’S NINE: ODE TO HUMANITY
Larry Weinstein, director

Panel Discussion
Larry Weinstein, director
Jeremy Eichler, Tufts Professor of Music & author
Steven Pinker, Harvard Professor of Psychology & author 
Rebecca Goldstein, Harvard Professor of Psychology & author

Celebrate Beethoven’s iconic last symphony with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Larry Weinstein. This compelling documentary explores the enduring legacy of Beethoven’s Ninth through the perspectives of nine individuals, from Ukrainian musicians to a deaf composer, highlighting its profound themes of struggle, hope and humanity.  


GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY DAVID SCUDDER AND BETSY RIDGE AS WELL AS NAOMI AND JEFF STONBERG.


Thank you to our Festival Corporate Partner!