Groot-Omroepkoor (c)Ronald Knapp

Ode to Joy

Programme

  • Ludwig van Beethoven Ninth symphony

Beethoven's Ninth
It is partly thanks to Wagner that Beethoven's Ninth Symphony has become such a milestone in the orchestral repertoire. It was he who unearthed the work from the archives to inaugurate his concert hall in Bayreuth. Gradually, the tumultuous symphony became a symbol of freedom, equality and (fellow) humanity. Values that Beethoven held in high regard and that he elaborates in a monumental and triumphant manner in this symphony for orchestra and choir.

Krzysztof Urbanski
The Polish conductor Krzysztof Urbanski is praised for his expressive style. The San Francisco Chronicle called him a dancer. Elegant, funky and expressive, his body flows along with the music. Today, he leads the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and the Groot Omroepkoor in Beethoven's extensive Ninth Symphony.

Date:
Sunday 20 November 2022
Time:
11:00 am
Pause:
No
Location:
The Royal Concertgebouw

Amsterdam
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Large Hall

Performers

Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
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Krzysztof Urbański
Conductor
Netherlands Radio Choir
Choir
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Klaas-Jan de Groot
Klaas-Jan de Groot
Choir conductor
Simona Saturová
Soprano
Esther Kuiper
Mezzo-soprano
Maximilian Schmitt
Tenor
Markus Marquardt
Bass

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