When it comes to classical music, you can’t go wrong with Beethoven—especially when you have a talented symphony playing and live singers to back them up. And that was exactly what happened in this video! The performers in this clip created a flash mob in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, surprising viewers with a choir and quickly going viral on YouTube.
The sound they have together is gorgeous and your ears won’t be able to get enough!
The Wayzata Symphony in Minneapolis, Minnesota, did a stellar performance of Beethoven with this unique flash mob.
Back in 2015, a symphony of seasoned musicians performed Beethoven’s “Ode To Joy” in downtown Minneapolis, and the resulting flash mob created a spectacle that had people on YouTube buzzing. The live crowd was entranced by the calming music, but there was still a huge surprise to come.
The video starts with just one cellist in the middle of the courtyard. He’s playing the cello with a hat on the ground to collect tips. A crowd starts to gather, as their intuition is telling them something big is about to happen.
That’s when rows of violinists and cellists walk up out of nowhere, bringing a powerful sound with them!
Before long, a sea of musicians from the Wayzata Symphony play the wonderful Beethoven song while the crowd snaps photos and videos of the once in a lifetime moment. The conductor waves her hands back and forth to help the enormous band keep the rhythm.
Just when it seems like it can’t get any better, the Chorale Choir makes a surprise appearance.
When the Chorale Choir joins into the flash mob, the music rises to another level—leaving the audience speechless.
These professionals never miss a beat while delivering the moving show, and the end result is truly unbelievable.
All as one, they keep performing for the big crowd that has amassed at the Crystal Court. The Wayzata Symphony Orchestra posted the video on their YouTube and it became a viral sensation right away.
In all, more than 6.7 million people have watched this brilliant flash mob on YouTube.
The flash mob video spread like wildfire, with 41,000 people liking the video and more than a thousand viewers leaving inspiring comments from all around the world.
“I am from India, and sorry, don’t know to play any instrument! But that doesn’t stop me enjoying every type music. This music, in particular, gives goosebumps and turn my eyes moist. It may be the song of EU, but it’s the song of the world, the music of brotherhood and the tune of positivity. God bless Beethoven for such an awesome composition!” said one YouTube user.
“There is something in music that just makes you cry. So powerful. Seeing different people from different walks of life, colors, races come together and create a beautiful piece of music makes one wonder, maybe we should use music when negotiating policies between countries,” Said another viewer.
At the end, the massive crowd erupts in cheers for the magnificent orchestra and choir.
Onlookers can’t contain themselves when the performance ends—they scream and clap loudly as the Wayzata Orchestra and Chorale Choir take a bow. The conductor is near tears when the elated crowd refuses to stop applauding!
This is one of the best sounding flash mobs I’ve ever heard, as the timing and composition of the music is impeccable. To see the stunning video for yourself, watch the video below!
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