Beethoven Symphony 9 by Riccardo Muti (2014)

Experience what Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti calls the work of a divine architect in this special encore presentation of Beethovens Ninth Symphony Recorded live September 18 2014 at Orchestra Hall during one of the opening programs of the Chicago Symphony Orchestras 201415 season this performance features Muti leading the Orchestra and Chorus and distinguished soloists in one of historys most powerful and inspiring artistic works A masterpiece whose staggering influence can be seen across classical music it concludes with the famous Ode to Joy which calls for understanding peace and universal goodwill The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is grateful to an anonymous donor for generously underwriting the recording of this concert in 2014