The premiere took place at the Kärntnertor Theater in Vienna. Beethoven stood at the podium but could not hear the performance; Michael Umlauf conducted from within the orchestra. At the end, a soloist had to turn Beethoven toward the audience so he could see the applause.

Beethoven — Symphony No. 9, conducted by Jordi Savall (period instruments): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwDo7MdaxhA

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