2024 marked the 200th anniversary of the premiere of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in Vienna. In February of that year, the children of the White Hands Chorus NIPPON brought a new version of the “Ode to Joy” to Vienna. Performed with a combination of voice and dramatic sign language, this new form of musical expression garnered world attention. The program chronicles six months of the children’s challenging preparations for the performance.
The English version is produced by and now housed in JAMCO.
Producer
NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation
Country
Japan
Directed by
Tsunoda Makiko
Camera
Saito Fumihiko
Duration
45 minutes
Year of production
2024