UNIVERSAL VALUES IN BEETHOVEN'S MUSIC: SAMPLE OF THE 9th SYMPHONY

Abstract

Music has an important role in establishing intercultural relations. Music can be seen as a perspective the awareness of cultural differences. Cultural differences are appear in the environment of cultural similarities. According to Friedrich Schiller human development, has a very important educational task for gaining form by culture and humanization. Schiller composed a poem entitled An die Freude (Ode to Joy) and he revealed a theme about living in an atmosphere of brotherhood of the human race. Ludwig van Beethoven used this poem in the 9th Symphony's last movement, completed in 1824. Beethoven is a composer who is well versed of human suffering, passion, freedom aspirations, conflicts and struggles. The composer's perspective is directed to the integrity of the world. The final movement of the 9th Symphony, which is the highlight of the work, dominates with the power of musical and philosophical perspectives. The purpose of this study is to identify the universal values Beethoven's music carry music and to exemplify through the 9th Symphony. For this purpose, the literature method is used. Beethoven's creativity and musical language were determined in providing universal peace with an approach based on the philosophy and aesthetic. As a result the universal values of Beethoven's music are revealed. The study concludes that 9th Symphony in the international platform through universal values play an important role in ensuring peace. In accordance with the data obtained, suggestions are made about acquisition of universal values and atmosphere of universal peace for arts and arts education.