Beethoven 9: Ode to Joy

The crowning glory of a genius

The combined forces of the Orchestra and Choir open this concert with Beethoven’s miniature masterpiece Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, before a cast of superstar soloists joins the Choir in the monumental Symphony No.9. 

A powerful homage to brotherhood and freedom, the Ninth is a work of unfathomable genius, especially given Beethoven’s near-total deafness at the time of its creation.

As part of our festival of Beethoven’s symphonies... 

We're proud to present six new orchestral works written by composers and young musicians from the North West – connecting Beethoven’s influence with the creative voices of today and tomorrow. This reflects our commitment to championing new music and supporting composing talent, from young people creating their first works to established composers who have developed their careers with the Phil's support. 

This concert features music by young people from In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic’s Walton Youth Hub. They'll create a new digital work responding to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Supported by In Harmony Lead Musician Matt Humphries, they will compose a three-minute digital track, performed alongside an orchestral accompaniment composed by Timothy Jackson.