Angel Blue, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Rolando Villazon, Mihoko Fujimura, Westminster Symphonic Choir, Kelsey Quinn, Joe Miller, conductor, The Philadelphia Orchestra at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall

Enjoy a unique opportunity to hear Beethoven’s development as a symphonic composer in one evening with his first and last symphonies. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 respects the traditions of his teacher Haydn, but surges with propulsive energy and intrigues with novel harmonies. The choral finale of Beethoven’s Ninth is revolutionary—it’s the first symphony to use voices—but its preceding movements also break new ground with their vast breadth and tremendous emotional power. Part of: The Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and Beethoven Celebration There is a limit of 8 tickets per household...

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Enjoy a unique opportunity to hear Beethoven’s development as a symphonic composer in one evening with his first and last symphonies. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 respects the traditions of his teacher Haydn, but surges with propulsive energy and intrigues with novel harmonies. The choral finale of Beethoven’s Ninth is revolutionary—it’s the first symphony to use voices—but its preceding movements also break new ground with their vast breadth and tremendous emotional power. Part of: The Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and Beethoven Celebration There is a limit of 8 tickets per household. Additional orders exceeding the ticket limit may be cancelled without notice. This includes orders associated with the same name, email address, billing address, credit card number and/or other information. The Philadelphia Orchestra is also performing October 15, March 13, March 20, and March 26. Yannick Nézet-Séguin is also performing October 15, November 22, December 15, March 13, March 20, March 26, June 12, and June 16. Performers The Philadelphia Orchestra Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Music Director and Conductor Angel Blue, Soprano Mihoko Fujimura, Mezzo-Soprano Rolando Villazón, Tenor Quinn Kelsey, Baritone Westminster Symphonic Choir Joe Miller, Director Program ALL-BEETHOVEN PROGRAM Symphony No. 1 Symphony No. 9 Part of Pre-Concert Talks Pre-concert talk at 7 PM with Harvey Sachs, author of The Ninth: Beethoven and the World in 1824 and Toscanini: Musician of Conscience. This concert is made possible, in part, by an endowment fund for choral music established by S. Donald Sussman in memory of Judith Arron and Robert Shaw. Lead support for the Beethoven Celebration is provided by The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund.

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