200 YEARS AGO

The

Premiere

of

Beethoven’s

ninth

Symphony

200 YEARS AGO

tHE

Premiere

of

Beethoven’s

ninth

Symphony

As the curtain rises on the bicentennial anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, we find ourselves celebrating a masterpiece that has reverberated through history with the power of a thousand orchestras. This monumental symphony, also known as the “Choral Symphony,” premiered on May 7, 1824, in Vienna, and its legacy is nothing short of extraordinary.

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Impex Reissues the Bossa Nova Jazz Classic Getz/Gilberto (and an Interview With Nick Getz and Abey Fonn)

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Review: PS Audio AirLens Network Streamer

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High Fidelity or High Fantasy? 6 of the Snakiest Oils in Audio

The HiFi world is notorious as an industry rife with superstitions, outlandish claims, and broken promises. It’s a realm where the pursuit of pristine sound often collides with the allure of pseudoscience and the mystical. In this article, we dive into some of the most eyebrow-raising products on the market—from…

Jazz Kissa and the Rise of Hi-Fi Havens

Welcome to the inaugural feature of our new column, Hi-Fi Havens, where we’ll explore the world’s most captivating high-fidelity cafés…

Review: Fezz Audio Mira Ceti 300B Amplifier

“As more expensive designs appeared in Fezz’s catalogue, a revolution was underway.”…

Closing The Gap Between Analogue and Digital

“I believe we’re living in a golden age of digital, where the differences between digital and analogue playback are becoming…

Seoul International Audio Show 2024

Impressions of South Korea’s thriving audio show, along with a handful of Best-of-Show rooms…

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