From the 4th movement of Symphony No. 9, this Beethoven classic, Ode To Joy was the music theme of the 1998 Summer Olympics. The live global performance conducted by Seiji Ozawa including a chorus of over 2,000 members chorus from each of five different continents. This well-known classical theme is performed at a variety of events including wedding ceremonies, holiday concerts and sacred services. There are very few challenging editions of this simple Beethoven melody yet this particular arrangement by Jonathon Robbins written for Alto Sax & Piano is a bit challenging and explains its popularity as a recital favorite and required audition piece for many state contests. This bestselling Beethoven masterpiece edition is a recital favorite among countless students, teachers, and educators. We are proud to exclaim that our editions for Piano, Trumpet, Flute, and Alto Sax were recognized by Tom Lee Music as Top 10 titles in Hong Kong.
