Beethoven’s Ode to Joy
October 22, 2022; 8:00pm
Warner Theatre
Presented by the Erie Philharmonic
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Sigfúsdóttir Oceans
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Beethoven Symphony No. 9
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Amy Shoremount-Obra, soprano
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Joan Peitscher, alto
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Wesley Lawrence, tenor
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Mark Steven Doss, baritone
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Erie Philharmonic Chorus
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Tom Brooks, director
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As Beethoven’s crowning symphonic achievement, the Ninth Symphony looms large with its orchestral might, celestial beauty and spiritual grandeur. Through the introduction of voices into what was previously considered a purely instrumental art-form, Beethoven envisioned a glorious finale by setting Schiller’s Ode to Joy with a quartet of operatic soloists and a full chorus. Embracing themes of brotherhood and celebrating a benevolent Deity, Beethoven’s Ninth is also a paean to the glories of creation. It is in this spirit that we pair his grand work with a colorful and evocative work inspired by the Arctic Ocean by Maria Huld Sigfúsdóttir. With a deft touch and keen ear for sweeping soundscapes, Sigfúsdóttir’s music captivates with its shimmering effects and churning musical waves.
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