Event listing: Beethoven 9: Ode to Joy | Sydney Opera House: Concert Hall | Fri 10 Feb 2012 at 20:00

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Sydney Opera House: Concert Hall Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Programme

Strauss, Richard (1864-1949)	Metamorphosen
Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827)	Symphony no. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op.125

Performers

Vladimir Ashkenazy	Conductor
Lorina Gore	Soprano
Sally-Anne Russell	Mezzo-soprano
James Egglestone	Tenor
Michael Nagy	Baritone
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

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Interpreting Joy: a guide to Beethoven’s Ninth

Danny Riley, 20th December

We look at the changing fortunes of Beethoven’s “Choral” Symphony.

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Beethoven's triumphant spirit shines through with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Oliver Brett, 13th February

The concert to open the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's 80th Anniversary Series was very much one of contrasts. With the promise of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, the season seemed to be opening in celebratory style. However, the entire first half was devoted to Richard Strauss' Metamorphosen, a piece which is a far cry from the triumphant finale of the Beethoven.

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