Ode to Joy

Conductor Simone Young
Soloists Jan Lisiecki, piano; Eleanor Lyons, soprano; Deborah Humble, mezzo soprano; Paul O’Neill, tenor;
Michael Honeyman, baritone;
Chorus Opera Queensland Chorus; Queensland Conservatorium of Music Singers; The University of
Queensland Singers

Our 250th birthday celebrations for Ludwig van Beethoven will come to a climax with our biggest and best Beethoven concert of the year. Eminent Australian conductor Simone Young will lead the Orchestra in a special performance of arguably Beethoven’s greatest masterpiece—his majestic Choral Symphony No.9. This sweep of musical glory culminates in the famous 'Ode to Joy' melody - music guaranteed to give you goosebumps. In the first half of this spectacular concert, pianist Jan Lisiecki performs Beethoven's elegant Piano Concerto No.4. Presented in association with QPAC.

Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 in G
Beethoven Symphony No.9 in D minor (Choral)

More at QSO website.