The choral finale of Beethoven’s epic Symphony No. 9, composed in 1824, was a revolutionary moment that fundamentally transformed the culture of 19th-century Europe. Beethoven had for some time wanted ...
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Arguably the classical icon’s second-best-known work, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony will close out the 80th season for the Wichita Symphony Orchestra next weekend. “We wanted to do something very ...
Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins wanted to end Key Chorale’s 40th season with as big a bang as the organization could provide. “We picked the most celebratory piece in the whole repertoire that ...