Ode To Joy Chime
This majestic sounding wind chime is tuned to the theme of the famous finale of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor (Ode to Joy), which premiered in Vienna in 1824. Given a standing ovation, many in the audience enthusiastically waved hats and handkerchiefs to show their appreciation for the composer who could not hear the applause because he was almost totally deaf. Changing the text from Ode to Joy" to "Ode to Freedom" and using musicians from around the world, Leonard Bernstein conducted this symphony at the historic fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. No matter where you hang this classic windchime, whether outdoors or in your home, may it remind you of joy and freedom.
The words in the choral finale were taken from a poem by Friedrich Schiller, and the music from this movement has been adopted as the official European Anthem.
Be embraced, millions!
This kiss for the whole world!
Brothers, above the starry canopy
Must a loving Father dwell.
Do you bow down, millions?
Do you sense the Creator, world?
Seek Him beyond the starry canopy!
Beyond the stars must He dwell.
Product Properties
Product Highlights:
High Quality Beautiful Sound - Woodstock Chimes' professional musicians developed these musically tuned wind chimes to randomly play notes from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 - No matter where you hang this wind chime it will offer peaceful, tranquil sounds
Wind Chimes for Outside, Outdoor or Indoor Spaces - These wind chimes will stand out in your garden, outside on the porch or deck, in a backyard or even indoors. Measures 26'' long from the top of the gathering ring / knot to the end of the wind catcher
Made With Long-Lasting Materials - This handcrafted, wind-activated chime is bold in design and resists most weather conditions. Made of cherry finish ash wood, 8 silver aluminum tubes and has a removable windcatcher for easy customization