As a counterpoint to the tragedy that befell Japan last week, I offer this two-part Nagano Olympics opening ceremony "World Chorus" rendition of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, conducted by the revered Seiji Ozawa. I don't know how they managed to train the audiences around the world to participate, but this is an extraordinary version. Japan will now need to make Olympian efforts to rebuild. May their efforts be an Ode to Joy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhg-Aw_zMW4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcCqGfVNKh8&feature=related
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