Beethoven Symphony No. 9

Description

The Festival's 83rd season comes to a thrilling close with one of the best-known works in classical music: Beethoven's glorious masterpiece, Symphony No. 9, culminating in the famous movement, "Ode to Joy." The evening opens with Brahms' finest choral work, Schicksalslied.

Featured performers:

Grant Park Orchestra And Chorus
Carlos Kalmar, Conductor
Christopher Bell, Chorus Director
Benjamin Rivera, Guest Chorus DIrector
Janai Brugger, Soprano
Allyson McHardy, Mezzo-Soprano
Brendan Tuohy, Tenor
Russell Braun, Bass