The Florida Orchestra brings out the big guns with Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, best known for the 16 cannon shots symbolizing Russia's defense against Napoleon. "It's just a sensational piece of ...

As well as coming out on top of downloads on ‘Brexit Day’, Beethoven’s seminal work made it to No. 30 in the Official Singles Chart. The final movement of Beethoven’s seminal Symphony No. 9, ‘Ode to ...

Andre Rieu's rendition of Beethoven's "Ode To Joy" was adopted as the Council of Europe's anthem in 1972. By Rania Aniftos Andre Rieu’s rendition of Beethoven’s “Ode To Joy” was adopted as the Council ...

A campaign by pro-Europeans to get Ode To Joy into the UK’s Official Singles Chart on the day the country departs the European Union is gathering momentum. In today’s sales flash (Jan 28), Andre ...

A new campaign to get Ode To Joy into the UK’s Official Singles chart on the same day that the country leaves the European Union is gathering rapid support. According to the Official Charts Company, ...

A version of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy by Dutch conductor André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra is topping various hit lists in the UK as Britain heads for Brexit. Ode to Joy is the official ...

Move over Lewis Capaldi, Dua Lipa, and even Billie Eilish. The current chart-topper in the UK is Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". And it's all down to Brexit. The UK is mere hours away from Brexit. On Jan.