BEETHOVEN’S NINTH SYMPHONY Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Conductor Soprano Mezzo-soprano Tenor Baritone Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus Director
Joe Miller Lauren Michelle Catherine Ann Daniel Eric Ferring Troy Cook Robert Taylor Spoleto Festival USA Chorus Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra
CHARLESTON GAILLARD CENTER Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall June 9, 8:00pm 1 hour, 15 minutes Performed without an intermission Please find song text on page 115.
Program Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral” Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso II. Scherzo. Molto vivace – Presto III. Adagio molto e cantabile IV. Presto
This performance is made possible in part through funds from the Spoleto Festival USA Endowment, generously supported by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America. Spoleto Festival USA is proud to present this performance with the support of the Charleston Gaillard Center.
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