ACO – Beethoven 9, Ode to Joy

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The ACO's internationally-acclaimed Beethoven symphony series reaches its climax with Symphony No.9, Ode to Joy, featuring one of the finest British choirs and an exceptional line-up of soloists. Critics called the ACO's recent Beethoven concert in London "the finest concert of the summer" and spoke of "thrilling playing", "vibrant drive" and "total involvement", concluding, "this compact chamber orchestra matches anything Europe can offer in energy, precision and interpretative rigour." Building to the symphony, a trio of serene yet intense works, swelling to Beethoven's depiction of a sea voyage. MESSIAEN - Prayer of Christ ascending towards his Father, from L'Ascension BRAHMS - Geistliches Lied BEETHOVEN - Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage BEETHOVEN - Symphony No.9 Richard Tognetti Artistic - Director and Lead Violin Choir of Clare College, Cambridge (Graham Ross Director) Lucy Crowe - Soprano Fiona Campbell - Mezzo Soprano Allan Clayton - Tenor Matthew Brook - Bass