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Beethoven, Symphony No 9
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Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was considered unique due to its grand choral finale even at the time of its creation—and it remains so 200 years after its premiere. Beethoven struggled for a long time with his idea of incorporating the exuberant verses from Friedrich Schiller's Ode "To Joy" for solo singers and choir at the end of his already boundary-breaking work. None of the following generations of composers could surpass this monumental piece.
At the same time, Beethoven achieved a universally valid message with his hymn. In 1985, the heads of state and government of Europe chose it, not without ulterior motive, as the musical emblem of the European Union. And to this day, Beethoven's "Kiss to the Whole World" gives every celebration or joyful day a uniquely golden glow.
At the turn of the year, it feels almost obligatory for the Munich Symphony Orchestra and its chief conductor Joseph Bastian, together with two traditional Munich choirs and a renowned quartet of soloists, to uphold this performance tradition. Furthermore, Beethoven's masterpiece will be performed in the same lineup on Easter Monday. Joy, beautiful spark of the gods!
Program and cast
Munich Symphony Orchestra
Munich Concert Choir
Munich Oratorio Choir
Lydia Teuscher, Soprano
Olivia Vermeulen, Mezzo-soprano
Leo Vermot-Desroches, Tenor
Jochen Kupfer, Baritone
Joseph Bastian, Conductor
Program
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Isar Philharmonic
Isarphilharmonie
Munich’s most modern concert hall
Since the Isarphilharmonie opened in October 2021, it has quickly gained a reputation for its special atmosphere and excellent sound. The list of orchestras performing here reads like a veritable Who’s Who, headed by the Munich Philharmonic, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. High profile concert agencies see the auditorium as the perfect place for guest appearances by national and international orchestras and it also hosts jazz productions and large-scale popular music concerts of all genres.
But the Isarphilharmonie also has another string to its bow: it can be blacked out, making it the ideal venue for film screenings – with or without orchestral accompaniment. The auditorium is equipped with a large screen and top-class cinematic sound systems.
Architecture & acoustics
The building that houses the Isarphilharmonie is a steel structure with an internal volume of nearly 60,000 cubic metres. The concert hall itself can accommodate almost 2000 guests and is made from prefabricated solid wood elements. The walls are clad with black-stained softwood panels, while the stage and floors are made from light cedar wood for a striking contrast. The Isarphilharmonie at Gasteig HP8 was built by the general contractor NÜSSLI to the plans of architects gmp – Gerkan, Marg und Partner.
The Isarphilharmonie acoustics were created by Nagata Acoustics International – the team led by star acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota – who were also involved with the construction of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Philharmonie de Paris.
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