Bernstein, Beethoven and Berlin

In 1989,  Leonard Bernstein conducted a massive orchestra and international chorus (including kids)  doing Beethoven's Ninth in Berlin to mark the tearing down of the Berlin Wall just outside, as Berliners went wild--with the lyrics changed from "Ode to Joy" to "Ode to Freedom."  It was aired live on TV in Germany and around the globe.   It's featured in the new Kerry Candaele film on the Ninth, which I co-produced, and has its premiere in NYC next week (for more info and trailer).  Also featured in the film: Billy Bragg.   Here's a clip from the Lenny concert: