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Beethoven's Ode to Joy

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Davies Symphony HallSan Francisco, California, CA 94102, United States
Dates/times in Los Angeles time zone
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Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827)Symphony no. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op.125
Performers
Herbert BlomstedtConductor
San Francisco Symphony Chorus
San Francisco Symphony
Kiera DuffySoprano
Sara CoudenMezzo-soprano
Nicholas PhanTenor
Andrew Foster-WilliamsBass
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About this music
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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A speedy Beethoven Ninth disappoints in San Francisco
Mayumi Wardrop, 1st February
Beethoven’s call to joy and brotherhood left much to be desired if not for a fantastic chorus in the final movement. 
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