Orchestre National de France
Philippe Jordan direction
Nicole Car soprano
Eve-Maud Hubeaux mezzo-soprano
Andrew Staples tenor
Peter Kellner bass
Chœur de Radio France direction Lionel Sow
The Beethoven season on avenue Montaigne draws to a glorious close with the Orchestre National and Philippe Jordan.
Dates
Beethoven Die Weihe des Hauses, Overture, Op. 124
Kyrie, Credo and Agnus Dei, excerpts from the Missa solemnis, Op. 123
Symphony No. 9 Op. 125
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Chanté en allemand, surtitré en français / anglais
About
A momentous evening for the Orchestre National de France with this monumental programme featuring Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and excerpts from the Missa Solemnis, conducted by the orchestra’s new musical director, Philippe Jordan. From the mystery surrounding its origins to its unusual finale, Beethoven’s Ninth is arguably the most iconic work in the symphonic repertoire. This grandiose piece reflects, more than any other, the immensity of its composer’s vision, which is both primal and Dionysian. Alongside three excerpts from the Missa Solemnis, we will hear the rare overture to The Consecration of the House. Written in response to a commission during the turbulent period between the composition of the Missa and the Ninth, it was premiered in 1822 and performed again on 7 May 1824 at the concert where the Missa and the Ninth were themselves premiered.
Coproduction Théâtre des Champs-Élysées | Radio France France Musique broadcasts this concert. 