Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

April 30 & May 1 | 7:30PM
Ohio Theatre 

Rossen Milanov, conductor
Lydia Katarina, soprano
Mariya Kaganskaya, mezzo-soprano
Victor Starsky, tenor
Cumhur Görgün, bass-baritone 
Columbus Symphony Chorus
Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director  

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”) 

“Joy, beautiful divine spark, daughter from Paradise!” Celebrate the conclusion of the Columbus Symphony’s landmark 75th anniversary season and herald the arrival of summer with one of the greatest symphonies ever written, Beethoven’s Ninth. This boundary-breaking work shattered convention and changed the course of musical history, and hearing it performed live is an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the powerful voices of the Columbus Symphony Chorus as they join a quartet of guest artists and a massive orchestra to bring Beethoven’s inspirational Ode to Joy to life. 

Enjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk.

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