New Year's Eve Concert: Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano

About the Event

Beethoven's Ninth isn't merely an undisputed masterpiece it signifies an exceptional musical revolution. The addition of vocals in the Symphony's final movement provides a rare opportunity to finally give musical shape to Friedrich Schiller's Ode to Joy, a text that has fascinated Beethoven since 1793. This Symphony is where his vision comes to life, turning Schiller's poetry into a universal anthem of hope and unity. On the podium, Emmanuel Tjeknavorian directs the Milan Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a performance that pledges to celebrate one of the most sublime moments in music history.