Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

Experience Ludwig van Beethoven’s rousing Symphony No. 9 as we kick off a season full of light and hope. This work is considered a call for peace and freedom from oppression for all humanity, combining the full force of the Orchestra and Chorus in the final movement. The concert opens with the world premiere of a new commission for our Chorus by innovative composer Andrew Balfour. 

Balfour ᓂᔭ niya (I Am) (World Premiere) 
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 

Program and artists are subject to change without notice. 

Presented by: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

Genre: Orchestra/Large Ensemble