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Wesley Schulz, conductor    

SUMMARY

In a world increasingly more divided, music brings us together. No piece does that better than Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 9, dedicated to all humankind. The familiar Ode to Joy theme uplifts and empowers us, calling on us to “sing more cheerful songs, more full of joy!” Similarly, Mason Bates’ Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of an Orchestra, a concerto for orchestra and animated film, shows the Orchestra overcoming its musical differences to bring “unity from diversity.”  Revel in the joy, creativity, and wonder of these two epic pieces.

GUEST ARTISTS

Symphony Tacoma Voices, Geoffrey Boers, Artistic Director and Conductor
Maria Männistö, soprano
Sarah Mattox, mezzo-soprano
Brendan Tuohy, tenor
Zachary Lenox, baritone

PROGRAM

MASON BATES – Philharmonia Fantastique Learn more
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125

Meet the Music

Dave Beck returns to Auburn Symphony to share insights on the music before the concert. Beck has been with public radio in Seattle since 1985, currently at Classical King and until 2019 he was a cellist with Auburn Symphony Orchestra. His talk begins at 1:30 pm.

All programming is subject to change.