Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony 28-02-2014
Festive concert under the auspices of the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Athens and the Cultural Foundation EUROPAMUSICALE on the occasion of the Greek Presidency of the E.U.
Fri. 28 February 2014 20:30
Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall
Christos Lambrakis Hall
The Athens State Orchestra, in collaboration with the Cultural Foundation EUROPAMUSICALE, announces with great pleasure a festive concert on the occasion of the Greek Presidency of the European Union. Distinguished singers of international reputation and the excellent Bamberg Symphony Choir combine forces with the Athens State Orchestra under the musical direction of Chief Conductor Vassilis Christopoulos, in order to present Beethoven’s magnificent Ninth Symphony, a symphonic masterpiece that represents the highest ideals of Humanity and Fraternity.
Bamberg Symphony Choir
(Chorus Master: Rolf Beck)
19:45
Pre-concert talk, free for ticket holders
Event Programme
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
(1770–1827)
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125
Event Programme
Featuring
CONDUCTOR
Vassilis Christopoulos
SOLOISTS
Myrtò Papatanasiu, soprano
Ann-Katrin Naidu, mezzo soprano
Markus Schäfer, tenor
Reinhard Hagen, bass
