Conductor

Artistic Director

Beethoven’s crowning achievement—a monumental fusion of soloists, chorus, and music all set to Schiller’s magnificent “Ode to Joy.” When it premiered in 1824, conducted by Beethoven himself, he heard not a note, so profoundly deaf was he by then

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Beethoven's Ninth

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Beethoven’s crowning achievement—a monumental fusion of soloists, chorus and music all set to Schiller’s magnificent “Ode to Joy.” When it premiered in 1824, conducted by Beethoven himself, he heard not a note, so profoundly deaf was he by then.

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

A celebration of brotherhood and humanity. Beethoven’s crowning achievement—a monumental fusion of soloists, chorus and music all set to Schiller’s magnificent “Ode to Joy.”

You'll not only get to enjoy the music but also commentary from the stage as Pacific Symphony Music Director Carl St.Clair guides you through the piece.

Ode to Joy

A celebration of brotherhood and humanity. Beethoven’s crowning achievement—a monumental fusion of soloists, chorus and music all set to Schiller’s magnificent “Ode to Joy.”

Robert Istad

Conductor, Artistic Director

Events

6 - 8 Jun, 2024

Beethoven's Ninth · Segerstrom Center For The Arts

6 - 8 Jun, 2024

Beethoven's Ninth · Pacific Symphony

Jun 9, 2024

Ode to Joy · Segerstrom Center For The Arts

Jun 9, 2024

Ode to Joy · Pacific Symphony

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