Beethoven Cycle IV
PROGRAMME
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Symphony no. 8 in F major op. 93
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Symphony no. 9 in D minor op. 125
- Conductor Daniele Gatti
- Soprano Christiane Oelze
- Mezzo-Soprano Christa Mayer
- Tenor Torsten Kerl
- Bass Steven Humes
- Choir Orféo Catalá and Cor de Cambra del Palau de la Música Catalana
- Choral Conductor Josep Vila i Casañas
ABOUT THIS CONCERT
Whereas Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony is still treated as a well-kept secret, the Ninth – with its choral fourth movement based on lyrics from Friedrich Schiller’s Ode to Joy – has become a common symbol for unity and peace.
In this performance of the Ninth Symphony, the vocal solo parts are sung by soprano Christiane Oelze, mezzo-soprano Christa Mayer, tenor Torsten Kerl, and bass Steven Humes, all of whom know Daniele Gatti well from previous collaborations. The choral parts of the symphony are performed by the excellent choirs of the MCO’s partner Palau de la Música, Orfeó Català and Cor de Cambra.
Bergamo and its Teatro Donizetti have already played a role in another Beethoven cycle of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra: in May 2012, the very first tour of the Beethoven Journey – the orchestra’s award-winning four-year project with pianist Leif Ove Andsnes – included a concert here.
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