Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

April 30 & May 1 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre Rossen Milanov, conductor Lydia Katarina, soprano Mariya Kaganskaya, mezzo-soprano Victor Starsky, tenor Cumhur Görgün, bass-baritone Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”) “Joy, beautiful divine spark, daughter from Paradise!” Celebrate the conclusion of the Columbus Symphony’s landmark 75th anniversary season and herald the arrival of summer with one of the greatest symphonies ever written, Beethoven’s Ninth. This boundary-breaking work shattered convention and changed the course of musical history, and hearing it performed live is an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the powerful voices of the Columbus Symphony Chorus as they join a quartet of guest artists and a massive orchestra to bring Beethoven’s inspirational Ode to Joy to life. Enjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk. Join us before the first note for a special pre-concert experience blending music listening strategies with guided engagement and meditation, led by licensed professional music therapists from Ohio Music Therapy Services, LLC. All sessions are at 6:30PM and last around 30 minutes in Room 4 at the Ohio Theatre. Space is limited, first come, first served. To RSVP, contact Rodney Thomas at [email protected]. Preview this program with our Spotify playlist: