Beethoven No. 9 Ode to Joy - Australian Chamber Orchestra at Arts Centre Melbourne Hamer Hall

Beethoven's famous Symphony No.9, Ode to Joy, requires the biggest orchestra the ACO has ever assembled, plus one of the best British choirs and a fabulous line-up of soloists. A massive performance of an epic, joyous work.

"The vibrant drive of the Australian Chamber Orchestra's Beethoven programme made this a memorable affair. The ACO is a crack ensemble..." The Guardian

"Like all the ACO's Beethoven, the performance impact was exhilarating." The Sydney Morning Herald

"Tognetti has given us Beethoven that is alive and hot, fresh and memorable." The Australian

BEETHOVEN Symphony No.9
BEETHOVEN Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage
MESSIAEN Prayer of Christ ascending towards his Father, from L'Ascension
BRAHMS Geistliches Lied

Richard Tognetti Artistic Director and Lead Violin
Choir of Clare College, Cambridge (Graham Ross Director)
Lucy Crowe Soprano
Fiona Campbell Mezzo Soprano
Allan Clayton Tenor
Matthew Brook Bass

The ACO's internationally-acclaimed Beethoven symphony series reaches its climax with Symphony No.9, Ode to Joy, featuring one of the best British choirs and an exceptional line-up of soloists.

Critics called the ACO's recent Beethoven concert in London "the finest concert of the summer" and spoke of "thrilling playing", "vibrant drive" and "total involvement", concluding, "this compact chamber orchestra matches anything Europe can offer".

Building to the symphony, a trio of serene yet intense works, swelling to Beethoven's depiction of a sea voyage.