Sunday 25 October, 17:00

Beethoven — Ninth Symphony

Booking Required

Conducted by Ton Koopman, this performance reunites the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande with soloists and students from the Haute École de Musique to bring Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to life. Soprano Talia Or, mezzo Susanne Schimmack, tenor Anicio Zorzi Giustiniani and baritone Ivan Thirion join the vocal department in a rendition that foregrounds the Ode to Joy as an emblem of fraternity and hope. The interpretation balances monumental orchestral climaxes and intimate choral passages, offering a communal, cathartic listening experience.

Rue du Général-DUFOUR 14,
1204 Genève
Photo Credit: Graphisme: Jean-Marc Humm
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Photo Credit: Graphisme: Jean-Marc Humm

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