28 Apr 2024
Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity
Can a work of art remain relevant 200 years after its creation? Ludwig van Beethoven’s last completed symphony proves it’s possible.
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Franz Welser-Möst Conductor
Jonas Kaufmann Florestan
Adrianne Pieczonka Leonore
Tomasz Konieczny Don Pizarro
Hans-Peter König Rocco
Olga Bezsmertna Marzelline
Norbert Ernst Jaquino
Sebastian Holecek Don Fernando
Nadia Kichler Leonore Schatten
Paul Lorenger Pizarro Schatten
Wiener Philharmoniker Orchestra
Chor der Wiener Staatsoper Chorus
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