Beethoven's Ninth Symphony - The Phoenix Symphony
Dates and Times for this Past Event
- Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 2pm
- Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 7:30pm
- Friday, Apr 25, 2025 7:30pm
Location
Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd St
Details
Beethoven's ninth and final symphony, premiered years after illness left the composer completely deaf, revolutionized the symphonic form with vocal soloists and a chorus joining the orchestra to sing his setting of Friedrich Schiller's poem "Ode to Joy," celebrating the brotherhood of all humanity. Premiered 200 years ago with Beethoven seated beside the conductor facing the orchestra, at its conclusion, one of the soloists turned the composer around to see the thunderous applause he no longer could hear. Tito Munoz leads four vocal soloists, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and orchestra in this orchestral masterpiece. Praised for his versatility, technical clarity, and keen musical insight, Tito Munoz is internationally recognized as one of the most gifted conductors on the podium today. After 10 years as the Virginia G. Piper Music Director of The Phoenix Symphony, Tito's tenure, one of the longest in the organization's history, concluded at the end of the 2023-24 season. $35 - $135.
Tags
Concerts
Live Music
Seasonal