LIVE: Nathalie Stutzmann Conducts Beethoven Symphony No. 9

In her debut as Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director, Nathalie Stutzmann wields the full might of the ASO and Chorus in the watershed Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven. A splendorous ode to the human spirit, Beethoven’s 9th inspires generations of creatives, from filmmakers to video gamers to pop stars. Hear the piece in all its glory performed by the world-renowned Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, and soloists. The concert begins with Beethoven's dramatic "Ah! perfido," followed by "Words for Departure," a new contemporary flavored choral piece by American composer Hilary Purrington.

BEETHOVEN: "Ah! perfido," Op. 65 (0:46)
Talise Trevigne, soprano

HILARY PURRINGTON: "Words for Departure" (17:20)
I. Nothing was remembered, nothing forgotten (17:29)
II. I have remembered you (24:25)
III. You have learned the beginning (30:11)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 ("Choral") (38:00)
I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso (38:50)
II. Molto vivace (53:44)
III. Adagio molto e cantabile. (1:05:34)
IV. Finale: Presto. Allegro assai. (1:20:11)
Talise Trevigne, soprano
Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano
Robin Tritschler, tenor
Leon Košavić, baritone
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus

Support for this event is provided by The Charles Loridans Foundation, Inc., in celebration of ASO Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann's Inaugural Season.

"Words for Departure" was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.