Beethoven: Symphony 9 by Riccardo Muti

Synopsis

Experience what Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti calls “the work of a divine architect” in this special encore presentation of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Recorded live September 18, 2014, at Orchestra Hall during one of the opening programs of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2014/15 season, this performance features Muti leading the Orchestra and Chorus and distinguished soloists in one of history’s most powerful and inspiring artistic works. A masterpiece whose staggering influence can be seen across classical music, it concludes with the famous Ode to Joy, which calls for understanding, peace and universal goodwill. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is grateful to an anonymous donor for generously underwriting the recording of this concert in 2014.

Main Cast

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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Riccardo Muti

Conductor

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Camilla Nylund

Soprano

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Ekaterina Gubanova

Mezzo-Soprano

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Matthew Polenzani

Tenor

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Eric Owens

Bass-Baritone

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Duain Wolfe

Chorus Director

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Original Music Composer	Ludwig van Beethoven
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