Beethoven Concert & LiveStream at Carnegie Hall

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The brunt of Covid is past us, most people have emerged from their caves into the sunlight once more, and it seems high time that we performed the Beethoven Ninth again (with a repeat performance in Carnegie Hall). 

The Beethoven Ninth remains after two hundred years music's ultimate affirmation of the indomitable human spirit. No other work delivers this particular, powerful message in the music of the richest complexity that is still understandable by everyone, everywhere. Mr. Zander feels a particularly close affinity to this work and has a special respect for its message. He chose it back in 1990 as the first commercial recording to be made by the BPO, and five years ago he re-recorded it in London – together with two and a half hours of spoken commentary – with the London Philharmonia Orchestra.

We are extraordinarily fortunate in our vocal soloists for this performance. Soprano Liv Redpath's voice has been praised by Opera News “It was as if the sky itself had been rendered into sound.” and by Parterre “She has a youthful timbre and quicksilver bloom on the voice that is rare indeed.”

Mezzo-soprano Ashley Dixon has been praised by The San Francisco Chronicle  “Ashley Dixon’s bravura display of artistry…marked by robust vocal tone, pinpoint precision and a wondrous air of dramatic intensity.” 

Tenor Nicolas Phan has been hailed as “One of the world’s most remarkable singers” by The Boston Globe and National Public Radio has called him "An artist who must be heard” with "One of the most beautiful young lyric voices around” Opera News. 

Baritone Alfred Walker has been praised by Opera News for  his “inky bass-baritone and clear projection” and by Der fliegende Holländer, Theater Basel; Die Welt “Alfred Walker was outstanding as The Dutchman… his performance fiery and chilling at the same time."

Not to be missed!

There will be an intermission after the 1:30 p.m. pre-concert talk before the concert. 

This is a live concert that will be live-streamed! Be sure to read through our support page for Boston Philharmonic virtual events.

MORE ABOUT BEETHOVEN 9

• Listen to Maestro Benjamin Zander's discussion of Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
• Watch Maestro Benjamin Zander's Beethoven 9, 4th movement, Interpretation Class with Aiden Phipps on Double bass.
• Watch Maestro Benjamin Zander's Beethoven 9, 4th movement -Tenor aria Interpretation Class with tenor David Rivera Bozón
• The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra first played Beethoven's 9th Symphony in 1983 conducted by Maestro Benjamin Zander with Chorus Pro Musica. View the concert poster from that performance here.

Information for ticket buyers

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All dates, repertoire, venues, and artists are subject to change.