John V. Sinclair, conductor • Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra
Mary Wilson, soprano
Shirin Eskandani, mezzo-soprano
Robert Breault, tenor
Kevin Deas, bass-baritone
Recognizable to music aficionados worldwide, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 depicts the triumph of universal brotherhood against war and desperation. Beethoven called on the poem “Ode to Joy” by Friedrich Schiller for the textual basis of this symphony, a poem that praises and wishes for freedom and peace between all peoples. Join us for this tribute to the masterful composer as we celebrate Beethoven’s 250th Anniversary.
Cost: $25+
Duration: About 75 Minutes