Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No 9 'Ode to Joy' // Sir Antonio Pappano & London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano conducts the Beethoven 9 200 years after its UK premiere in March 1825. The symphonyβs journey is hesitant, stormy and soulful until the final movement welcomes in the human voice β and a hope for the future. Watch the full performance which included Michael Tippett's A Child of Our Time on Marquee TV from the 1 May: https://marquee.tv/
The Performers
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha soprano
JβNai Bridges mezzo-soprano
Sean Panikkar tenor
Soloman Howard bass
London Symphony Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra
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