Seattle Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

Mary Elizabeth Williams, soprano
Rinat Shaham, mezzo-soprano
Kenneth Tarver, tenor
Jonathan Lemalu, bass
Ludovic Morlot, conductor

Messiaen – Trois petites liturgies de la Présence Divine
Beethoven – Symphony No. 9, “Choral”

Start the New Year on the right note with Beethoven's awe-inspiring Ode to Joy, the crowning jewel atop his transformative Ninth Symphony. Music from Messiaen, France's colorful mystic, sets a scene of wonder and lightness.

Bring a young person! The Seattle Symphony invites up to two people ages 8–18 to attend this show FREE with the purchase of an accompanying adult ticket. Family Connections passes become available three weeks prior to the concert date, and are available by phone and in-person at the Seattle Symphony Ticket Office. Click here for more information about Family Connections tickets.

About Seattle Symphony

The Seattle Symphony unleashes the power of music, brings people together and lifts the human spirit. Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label.

With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, two Emmy Awards and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year.

The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle from September through July, reaching over 500,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts.