Beethoven: Symphony 9 by Riccardo Muti

Experience what Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti calls “the work of a divine architect” in this special encore presentation of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Recorded live September 18, 2014, at Orchestra Hall during one of the opening programs of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2014/15 season, this performance features Muti leading the Orchestra and Chorus and distinguished soloists in one of history’s most powerful and inspiring artistic works. A masterpiece whose staggering influence can be seen across classical music, it concludes with the famous Ode to Joy, which calls for understanding, peace and universal goodwill. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is grateful to an anonymous donor for generously underwriting the recording of this concert in 2014.

Cast

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Self - Orchestra

Riccardo Muti

Self - Conductor

Camilla Nylund

Self - Soprano

Ekaterina Gubanova

Self - Mezzo-Soprano

Matthew Polenzani

Self - Tenor

Eric Owens

Self - Bass-Baritone

Duain Wolfe

Self - Chorus Director