Munich Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 9Joseph Bastian (conductor)
Beethoven’s Ninth was considered unique at the time of its conception because of its grandiose choral finale – and it still is, 200 years after its world premiere.
Beethoven’s Ninth was considered unique at the time of its conception because of its grandiose choral finale – and it still is, 200 years after its world premiere.
Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth is a highlight in the composer’s oeuvre. The grandiose choral finale with Schiller’s Ode To Joy – the first ever use of the human voice in a symphony – has become an international anthem for peace and understanding between peoples and nations. Around New Year, orchestras around the world perform the Ninth, underlining its importance for international cultural dialogue.
The Munich Symphony Orchestra, too, is committed to this performance tradition. They will be joined on stage by the Munich Oratorio Choir and the Munich Concert Choir to perform Beethoven’s ultimate symphony with united vocal and instrumental clout together with four renowned soloists. Under the baton of the orchestra’s principal conductor Joseph Bastian, Beethoven’s Ninth becomes a fantastic firework of sound. There will be a further performance of Beethoven’s masterpiece in the same line-up on Easter Monday. Joy, beautiful spark of the gods!
With
- Munich Symphony Orchestra
- Munich Concert Choir
- Munich Oratorio Choir
- Lydia Teuscher, soprano
- Anke Vondung, mezzo-soprano
- Sung Min Song, tenor
- Milan Siljanov, baritone
- Joseph Bastian, conductor
