Beethovens Neunte

Joy, beautiful spark of the gods! Munich Symphony Orchestra Joseph Bastian, conductor

Munich Concert Choir
Munich Oratorio Choir
Lydia Teuscher, soprano
Anke Vondung, mezzo-soprano
Sun Min Song, tenor
Milan Siljanov, baritone

The 9th Symphony is a high point in Ludwig van Beethoven's compositional oeuvre. The grandiose choral finale with Schiller's ode "To Joy", in which the composer uses the human voice for the first time in a symphony, has become an international anthem for peace and international understanding. Orchestras around the world play the Ninth at the turn of the year, underlining its importance for international cultural dialog. The Munich Symphony Orchestra gladly feels 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 last symphony with united vocal and expressive power together with four renowned soloists. Under the direction of chief conductor Joseph Bastian, Beethoven's Ninth appears as a monumental display of sound and fireworks. Joy, beautiful spark of the gods!