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March 16

Beethoven’s 9th: An Ode To Joy - Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Purchase tickets HERE or call the Fort Wayne Philharmonic at 260.481.0777. For information on The Phil’s season, visit fwphil.org. *** Andrew Constantine, conductor Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Soloists Adams — On the Transmigration of Souls Beethoven — Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op. 125 Beethoven’s 9th has inspired audiences with its monumental scale, intensive technical demands, and the utopian idealism of its "Ode to Joy." It is stunningly paired with American composer John Adams’ musical commemoration of the victims of 9/11, a work described as "a place where you can go and be alone with your thoughts and emotions." Musically Speaking This free pre-concert talk, sponsored by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Friends, is designed to provide audience members insight into the evening's concert program and featured guest artists. Musically Speaking is hosted by Fort Wayne Philharmonic conducting staff, musicians, and guest artists. Location For Masterworks concerts at the Embassy Theatre:  The Gallery of the Grand Wayne Center. Time - 6:30 p.m. (one hour before every Masterworks concert).