One of my fondest musical memories was singing about 12 years ago with the chorus in a performance of Beethoven's 9th (the Choral Symphony, which is the one with the Ode to Joy.) I was then a member of the National Philharmonic Chorus, which performed with the orchestra at Strathmore Hall in Bethesda. Being surrounded by all that magnificent sound was beyond description.
Alle menschen werden bruder (all men shall be brothers) - if only!