Beethoven 9

Experience the pinnacle of musical triumph and human spirit as the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and Wichita Symphony Chorus present an unforgettable finale to our 80th Anniversary Season featuring Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony, paired with the vibrant and uplifting opener "Umoja" by Valerie Coleman.

Bursting with infectious rhythms, colorful harmonies, and joyful melodies, "Umoja," which means "unity" in Swahili, sets the stage for an evening of celebration and togetherness, inviting audiences to embrace the power of unity and community. Then, prepare to be moved to your very core by Beethoven's magnum opus, the Ninth Symphony. From its triumphant opening bars to its awe-inspiring "Ode to Joy" finale, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony embodies the universal human longing for joy, love, and brotherhood.

VALERIE COLEMAN Umoja
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125
featuring Cristina Castaldi, soprano
Hilary Taylor, mezzo-soprano
Cole McIlquham, tenor
Alan Held, bass
Wichita Symphony Chorus